Birthdate: May 1, 1964
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Haarlem, Netherlands
Yvonne van Gennip is a highly accomplished Dutch all-round speed skater, famous for her remarkable achievements at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Despite overcoming injury and surgery just before the games, she astounded the world by securing three gold medals and setting new world records in the 3000m, 1500m, and 5000m races. Her participation in the 1984 and 1992 Winter Olympics, along with success in multiple World Championships, firmly established her as one of the most distinguished athletes in the sport.
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