Kjeld Nuis, at 36 years old, is entering a potentially historic winter with the chance to secure a third consecutive Olympic gold medal. AD Sportwereld provides close coverage of the experienced skater’s journey towards the Milan games.
This is the third installment in the series, focusing on the Olympic qualification tournament (OKT) where Nuis has already secured his spot in the 1000-meter event and is now awaiting competition in his preferred distance.
Nuis has expressed his dissatisfaction with the tournament format, saying, “There is absolutely nothing enjoyable about this competition.” He also noted that foreign competitors often find the event laughable, indicating a critical view of the selection process among international athletes.
