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Iconic Dutch skating race on thin ice as fans forced to watch rerun

The article discusses the challenges faced by the traditional Dutch ice skating event known as the Elfstedentocht, or the Eleven Cities Tour, due to climate change. This iconic race, which spans 200 kilometers across frozen canals, rivers, and lakes in Friesland, has not been held since 1997 due to insufficiently cold weather to safely freeze the ice. The event, which has only occurred 15 times since its inception in 1909, is a significant cultural event in the Netherlands, drawing thousands of participants and spectators. With the increasing frequency of mild winters, the future of the race is uncertain, leading to the Dutch broadcaster NOS airing a rerun of the 1985 race instead of live coverage. This situation underscores the broader impact of global warming on traditional winter sports and cultural practices.

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