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Who was the most medaled athlete of the 1988 Winter Olympics along with Nykänen?

  • Yvonne van Gennip

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  • Thomas Wassberg

  • Michael Edwards

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Yvonne van Gennip, the Dutch speed skater, achieved remarkable success at the 1988 Winter Olympics, matching Matti Nykänen's impressive medal haul. She secured three gold medals in the women's 1500m, 3000m, and 5000m speed skating events, showcasing her exceptional talent and dominance on the ice. Van Gennip's triumphs added to the Netherlands' strong performance in speed skating at those Games.
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