# Coen de Koning

> Coen de Koning was a speed skater and cyclist. He started his sports career as a cyclist, but switched to speed skating and became the second Dutch speed skater to win a world title, in 1905. He finished second in 500 m, and won the 1500, 5000 and 10,000 m events. De Koning won the national all-around title in 1903, 1905 and 1912, and set national records in the 500 m and 10,000 m in 1905; these records stood until 1926 and 1929. De Koning also set a world record in one-hour skating, at 32,370 m in 1906, and won the Elfstedentocht in 1912 and 1917.

*Dutch speed skater (1879–1954)*

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## Identity
- **Country:** Netherlands
- **Born:** 1879-03-30
- **Died:** 1954-07-29
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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