 Kees Verkerk and John Tipper (right) after skating 5000 m at the 1967 World Championships | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 September 1944 (age 76) Buckingham, England |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Speed skating |
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