Henk Kroes (87), Elfstedenvoorzitter During the Last Trip in 1997, Passed Away
7 Articles
7 Articles
Henk Kroes, the man who was chairman of the Royal Association De Friesche Elf Steden when the last Elfstedentocht was held in 1997, has passed away at the age of 87. When it became clear that the tour could go ahead, he spoke the now-famous words: "It giet oan" (It's going ahead).
With his winged statement “it giet oan”, he brought the Netherlands the Elfstedentocht in 1997 and garnered eternal fame himself.
welingelichtekringen.nl
Nieuws.nlLEEUWARDEN (ANP) - Henk Kroes, the former chairman of the Association De Friesche Elf Steden, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87. His family announced this in a press release. Kroes was chairman during the last Elfstedentocht to date in 1997. Kroes, who was born in Friesland, worked at...
Henk Kroes, the former chairman of the Vereniging De Friesche Elf Steden, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87. His family announced this in a press release. Kroes was chairman during the last Elfstedentocht to date in 1997.
Henk Kroes, the former chairman of the Vereniging De Friesche Elf Steden, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87. His family announced this in a press release. Kroes was chairman during the last Elfstedentocht to date in 1997.
Henk Kroes, the former chairman of the Vereniging De Friesche Elf Steden, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87. His family announced this in a press release. Kroes was chairman during the last Elfstedentocht to date in 1997.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
