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Events on Saturday 2 January 1909 1
19091st ElfstedentochtWinner: Minne Hoekstra — 13h 50mThe first official Elfstedentocht started at 5:20 AM on 2 January 1909 in Leeuwarden with 22 participants. Minne Hoekstra won in a time of 13 hours and 50 minutes. The event covered 189 km of natural Frisian ice. The Koninklijke Vereniging De Friesche Elf Steden was founded shortly after to organise future editions.