Jaap Eden
Jacobus Johannes "Jaap" Eden (October 19, 1873, Groningen – February 2, 1925) was a Dutch athlete. He is the only male athlete to win world championships in both speed skating and bicycle racing, two Dutch women have done so (Sheila Young and Christa Rothenburger).
Read more about Jaap Eden: Early Life, Skating Successes, Jaap Eden Award
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“For sometimes it is shown to me in dreams
The Eden that all wish to recreate
Out of their living, from their favourite times;
The miraculous play where all their dead take part,
Once more articulate....”
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