 Complete the following phrase:  Since there were few international opportunities for U.S. skaters, de Leeuws mother decided she should try to compete for the Netherlands. She won her first national title in the 197071 season and was assigned to the 1971 European Championships in Zürich, where she placed 19th. To gain a berth to the 1972 Winter Olympics, de Leeuw was required to finish in the top ten at the 