Peter Nottet facts for kids
Peter Nottet in 1968
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| Born | 23 September 1944 The Hague, Netherlands |
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| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | |||||||||||||
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| Country | Netherlands | |||||||||||||
| Sport | Speed skating | |||||||||||||
| Club | Loosduinen | |||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 1964 Winter Olympics 1968 Winter Olympics |
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Medal record
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Peter Nottet (born on September 23, 1944) is a famous Dutch speed skater. He competed for the Netherlands in two Winter Olympic Games. Peter is best known for winning an Olympic medal.
Peter Nottet's Olympic Journey
Peter Nottet first competed in the 1964 Winter Olympics. This was held in Innsbruck, Austria. He took part in the 5000 metres speed skating event. He finished 34th in this race.
Four years later, Peter went to the 1968 Winter Olympics. These games were in Grenoble, France. This time, he had amazing success. He won a bronze medal in the 5000 metres competition. This was a huge achievement for him and his country.
His Races in 1968
Besides his bronze medal, Peter competed in other races in 1968:
- He finished eighth in the 10000 metres race.
- He placed ninth in the 1500 metres event.
- In the fast 500 metres competition, he finished 30th.
The 5000 metres race in 1968 was a very special moment for Peter. It was his biggest success.
Speed Skating Career
Peter Nottet also competed in many other big events. He took part in six World Championships. He also raced in seven European Championships. While he didn't win medals at these, he showed great skill. For example, he finished fourth at the 1969 World Championships. This showed he was one of the top skaters.
Peter Nottet stopped competing in speed skating in 1973. He had a long and successful career.
Peter's Best Times
Speed skaters keep track of their personal best times. These are the fastest times they have ever skated in different distances. Here are Peter Nottet's personal best records:
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| Event | Result | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 500 m | 40.1 | 6 February 1971 | Davos | |
| 1000 m | 1:21.2 | 19 January 1971 | Davos | |
| 1500 m | 2:02.2 | 7 February 1971 | Davos | |
| 3000 m | 4:19.9 | 15 January 1971 | Inzell | |
| 5000 m | 7:25.5 | 15 February 1968 | Grenoble | |
| 10000 m | 15:24.8 | 7 February 1971 | Davos | |
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