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Events on Thursday 21 February 1985 1
198513th ElfstedentochtWinner: Evert van Benthem — 6h 47m (record)After 22 years without sufficient ice, the Elfstedentocht returned on 21 February 1985 to national celebration. Evert van Benthem won in a record time of 6 hours and 47 minutes. It was the first edition broadcast live on television. Lenie van der Hoorn was the first woman to finish.