Annie Borckink



Anna "Annie" Johanna Geertruida Maria Borckink (born 17 October 1951) is a former speed skater from the Netherlands, who represented her native country at the 1980 Winter Olympicsin Lake Placid, United States. She won the gold medal in the women's 1500 metres event, with Dutch teammate Ria Visser winning the silver medal. For her performance, Borckink was named Dutch Sportswoman of the year. After retiring from skating she runs a sporting goods store in Dronten.[1]

Personal bests:[1]


 * 500 m – 43.3 (1977)
 * 1000 m – 1:25.60 (1980)
 * 1500 m – 2:10.95 (1980)
 * 3000 m – 4:41.75 (1981)