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Events on Saturday 4 January 1997 1
199715th Elfstedentocht — most recent editionWinner: Henk Angenent — 6h 49mThe most recent official Elfstedentocht was held on 4 January 1997 with 16,731 participants. Henk Angenent won in 6 hours and 49 minutes in a dramatic final sprint. Klasina Seinstra was the first woman to finish. Climate change has since prevented another edition. The Dutch remain hopeful and watchful every cold winter.