Luitzen "Lou" Dijkstra (May 7, 1909 – April 24, 1964) was a Dutch speed skater who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics.
He was born in Paessens, Friesland.
In 1936 he finished 16th in the 5000 metres event, 20th in the 1500 metres competition, as well as 20th in the 10000 metres event, and 24th in the 500 metres competition.
Dijkstra was the father of Sjoukje Dijkstra, a figure skater who won a gold medal in the 1964 Winter Olympics.
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