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Kees Verkerk (Cornelis Arie Verkerk) was born on 28 October, 1942 in Maasdam, Netherlands, is a Dutch speed skater. Discover Kees Verkerk'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 81 years old?

Popular As Cornelis Arie Verkerk
Occupation N/A
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 28 October, 1942
Birthday 28 October
Birthplace Maasdam, Netherlands
Nationality The Netherlands

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Kees Verkerk Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Kees Verkerk height is 1.71 m and Weight 71 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.71 m
Weight 71 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Kees Verkerk Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kees Verkerk worth at the age of 81 years old? Kees Verkerk’s income source is mostly from being a successful skater. He is from The Netherlands. We have estimated Kees Verkerk'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
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1942

Cornelis Arie "Kees" Verkerk (born 28 October 1942) is a former speed skater from the Netherlands.

1966

Kees Verkerk was World Allround Champion in 1966 and 1967, and European Allround Champion in 1967.

As a result of his performances, he received the Oscar Mathisen Award in 1966 and 1967, the first skater to win this award twice, although until 1967, skaters were not eligible to win it more than once.

1967

Except for two days in February 1968, he was number one on the Adelskalender from 28 February 1967 until 5 February 1971 – a total of 1444 days.

The Adelskalender is an all-time allround speed skating ranking.

Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com

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1968

He won an Olympic gold medal on the 1,500 m in 1968 and a silver medal on the 5,000 m. Four years earlier (in 1964), he had won Olympic silver on the 1,500 m. In 1972, he won Olympic silver on the 10,000 m. Nationally, he won four Allround titles in 1966, 1967, 1969 and 1972.

1972

Verkerk met his future Norwegian wife in 1972 and has lived in Norway since his speed skating career ended.

Over the course of his career, Verkerk skated eight world records:

Source: SpeedSkatingStats.com

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Verkerk has an Adelskalender score of 168.033 points.

1973

In 1973, together with Ard Schenk and a dozen other skaters, Verkerk joined in a newly formed professional league, but this lasted only two years.

The end of this professional league also marked the end of Verkerk's career as a speed skater.

Later, he was coach of the Swedish team.