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Events on Wednesday 26 February 1986 1
198614th ElfstedentochtWinner: Evert van Benthem — 6h 55mRemarkably, another harsh winter allowed the Elfstedentocht to be held again just one year later on 26 February 1986. Over 17,000 participants started. Evert van Benthem retained his title in 6 hours and 55 minutes. Crown Prince Willem-Alexander completed the race under the alias W.A. van Buren.