Haitske Pijlman (16 June 1954) is a retired

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from the Netherlands who was active between 1975 and 1980. She competed at the

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in the 500 and 1000 m and finished in 15th and 14th place, respectively. She won a bronze medal at the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships for Women in 1977. She married Jos Valentijn, also a competitive speed skater; their daughter Rikst Valentijn is an artistic gymnast. Personal bests: *500 m – 42.44 (1980) * 1000 m – 1:25.54 (1980) * 1500 m – 2:14.77 (1979) * 3000 m – 4:49.05 (1976)

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