Chris Huizinga has indicated that he considers himself a strong candidate to compete alongside Jorrit Bergsma in the Olympic mass start speed skating event, emphasizing his background in inline skating and marathon skating as assets for this discipline.
NOS, a Dutch news outlet, reports on Huizinga’s ambitions for the mass start at the Winter Olympics.
Huizinga has a history in both inline skating and marathon speed skating, which he believes suit the strategic and endurance demands of the mass start event. He suggested that his experience provides him with a strong understanding of the tactical aspects involved, stating that he does not need an explanation of the competition’s ‘game’.
The athlete expressed his desire to represent the Netherlands in the mass start discipline, pairing with Jorrit Bergsma, a recognized figure in long-distance speed skating. Huizinga’s background in skating sports highlights the crossover potential between marathon skating and the Olympic mass start event, which combines speed, tactics, and endurance on the ice.
