Reinier Paping, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Reinier Paping

Dutch speedskater

Date of Birth: 18-Feb-1931

Place of Birth: Dedemsvaart, Overijssel, Netherlands

Profession: speed skater

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Reinier Paping (born 18 February 1931, in Dedemsvaart) is a Dutch speedskater primarily known as the winner of the Elfstedentocht of 1963.
This Elfstedentocht became known as "The hell of '63" when only 69 of the 10,000 contestants were able to finish the race, due to the extremely low temperatures, dipping to -18°C, and a harsh eastern wind. After winning the race, he was recognized as a national hero in the Netherlands.