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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Petrus "Peter" Wilhelmus Frederikus Nottet was a talented speed skater from the Netherlands. He was born on September 23, 1944. Peter became well-known for his skills on the ice. He competed in two Winter Olympic Games.
In 1964, Peter took part in the 1964 Winter Olympics. He competed in the 5000 metres speed skating event. He finished in 34th place during this competition.
Olympic Success in 1968
Four years later, Peter Nottet went to the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble. This was a very successful time for him. He won a bronze medal in the 5000 metres race. This was a huge achievement for Peter and his country.
He also competed in other events at the 1968 Olympics:
- He finished eighth in the 10000 metres race.
- He placed ninth in the 1500 metres event.
- In the 500 metres competition, he finished 30th.
The 5000 metres race in 1968 was a highlight of his career. It showed his dedication and hard work.
National and International Races
Peter Nottet also competed in many other important races. In the same year he won his Olympic medal, he achieved his best national result. He finished second overall in the Dutch championships.
He participated in six World Championships and seven European Championships. Although he did not win a medal at these events, he often performed very well. For example, he finished fourth at the 1969 World Championships. Peter stopped competing in speed skating in 1973.
Peter Nottet's Best Times
Speed skaters keep track of their personal best times for different distances. These are the fastest times Peter Nottet achieved in his career. They show how fast he could skate.
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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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