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Bergsma

American  
[burgz-muh] / ˈbɜrgz mə /

noun

  1. William, 1921–1994, U.S. composer.


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But in the mass start, 40-year-old Dutch skater Jorrit Bergsma surged well ahead of the pack before the midway point of the 16-lap race.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

“I was hoping for a medal here and I just didn’t have it today,” Bergsma said.

From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2022

"I was hoping for a medal here and I just didn’t have it today," Bergsma said.

From Fox News • Feb. 11, 2022

Bergsma won the gold in 2014 and a silver in 2018.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2022

Sir, The promise, which was made me by M. Bergsma, that I should have an answer from the Province of Friesland in three weeks, has been literally fulfilled.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various