Sport
Under the passionate leadership of Henk Kroes (1938-2026), the Elfstedentocht became more popular than ever
Henk Kroes, who served as a board member of the Vereniging de Friesche Elf Steden for 37 years including 13 as chairman, died at age 87 on Wednesday. His passing occurred just three months after the death of his wife, Swaentsje, marking the end of a life dedicated to promoting the iconic ice skating event.
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