Erik Hulzebosch, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Erik Hulzebosch

Dutch speed skater

Date of Birth: 17-Jun-1970

Place of Birth: Ane, Overijssel, Netherlands

Profession: singer, speed skater

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Erik Hulzebosch (born 17 June 1970) is a Dutch marathon speed skater, inline speed skater and part-time singer and blogger at his own website. Born in Ane, Gramsbergen Hulzebosch started as a cyclo-cross cyclist.
In marathon speed skating he won several races on both artificial and nature track races, making his debut in 1987.
He was the 1992 World Champion in inline skating.
During the 1997 Elfstedentocht Hulzebosch was favourite to win the title, but was outsprinted in the final metres by Henk Angenent.
Hulzebosch is known for his Eastern Dutch accent and his popularity in these days resulted in a top-15 hit called "Hulzebosch Hulzebosch" in 1997 as well.
He is married to long track speed skater Jenita Hulzebosch-Smit, sister of Olympic silver medalist Gretha Smit.