Dutch speed skater Sippie Tigchelaar in 1974

Sippie Tigchelaar (born 11 July 1952) is a retired speed skater from the Netherlands who was active between 1969 and 1975. She competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics in the 3000 m and finished in fourth place. She had gradually improved her position in the national all-round championships from eighth place in 1972 to third in 1973, second in 1974, and first in 1975.

Personal bests:

• 500 m – 45.91 (1975)
• 1000 m – 1:31.44 (1975)
• 1500 m – 2:19.5 (1975)
• 3000 m – 4:41.01 (1975)

Since 2007 she is a member of the national skating federation (KNSB); in 2010 she was re-elected for another three years. In 2012, she became a member of the Order of Orange-N*au. She lives in Wolvega.

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