Sjoukje Dijkstra
Biography
Sjoukje Rosalie Dijkstra (Akkrum, January 28, 1942 – Someren, May 2, 2024) was a Dutch figure skater. Dijkstra was among the world's top skaters in the 1960s.[1] She became world champion in 1962, 1963 and 1964, and European champion five times in a row from 1960. In 1960 she won the silver medal at the Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, and four years later the gold at the Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Self
Traces the modern day journey of Heinzi Blumenstein as he returns to Europe, which he fled during the Holocaust, and meets the descendants of the Dijkstras, the Dutch family who sheltered him.
Movie - 1994, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
The history of the Polygoon cinema newsreel is the recent history of The Netherlands and beyond, narrated by the distinctive voice of Philip Bloemendal. Using numerous clips, various individuals involved recount their contributions to the newsreels.