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Jaap Eden



Jacobus Johannes "Jaap" Eden (October 19, 1873 – February 2, 1925) was a Dutch athlete. As of 2005, he is the only male athlete to have won World Championships titles in both speed skating and cycling (female athletes who have become World Champion in both speed skating and cycling are Sheila Young and Christa Rothenburger).



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