Age, Biography and Wiki
Ids Postma (Ids Hylke Postma) was born on 28 December, 1973 in Dearsum, Netherlands, is a Dutch speed skater. Discover Ids Postma's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?
| Popular As |
Ids Hylke Postma |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
28 December, 1973 |
| Birthday |
28 December |
| Birthplace |
Dearsum, Netherlands |
| Nationality |
Netherlands
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He is a member of famous Skater with the age 50 years old group.
Ids Postma Height, Weight & Measurements
At 50 years old, Ids Postma height is 1.90m and Weight 93 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.90m |
| Weight |
93 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Ids Postma's Wife?
His wife is Anni Friesinger-Postma (2009)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Anni Friesinger-Postma (2009) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Elisabeth Postma, Josephine Postma |
Ids Postma Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ids Postma worth at the age of 50 years old? Ids Postma’s income source is mostly from being a successful Skater. He is from Netherlands. We have estimated Ids Postma's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Skater |
Ids Postma Social Network
Timeline
Ids Hylke Postma (born 28 December 1973) is a Dutch former speed skater.
He is an Olympic gold medalist and former world champion.
In 1993 Postma finished 2nd at the Speedskating World Championships for Juniors.
In his first year as senior skater, he became Dutch Allround Champion, finished second behind Johann Olav Koss at the World Allround Championships, and came 4th in the European Championships, but nevertheless did not qualify for the Dutch Olympic team.
He previously had a relationship with Renske Vellinga, until her death in a car crash in 1994.
Source: www.isu.org & SpeedskatingResults.com
Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com
He won the 5,000 meters in 1996 and the 1,500 meters in 1999 and 2000.
In 1997 Postma won both the European Allround Championships and the World Allround Championships.
His greatest success came in 1998 when he became World Allround Champion again, also setting a world record in the point-sum combination, and won two Olympic medals at the Olympic Games in Nagano.
He won the 1,000 meters event and placed second at his specialty, the 1,500 meters, just behind Ådne Søndrål from Norway.
Also in 1998, he was the first skater who skated an official world record on the 1,500 meters below 1:50.00: Postma did this in Berlin.
Erben Wennemars had done the same the summer before, but that time was not ratified by the International Skating Union.
Postma's record did not last long, because a few hours later Kevin Overland skated to a new record in Calgary.
Postma is also a three-time World Champion in the World Single Distance Championships.
In October 2004 Postma announced his retirement and nowadays he lives on his farm in Deersum.
He married German speed skater Anni Friesinger on 11 August 2009 in Salzburg.
The couple will not live together on the farm until renovations are complete.
In August 2011, she gave birth to a daughter.
