Stijn van de Bunt shared his experience following his Olympic debut in the 5,000 meter speed skating event at the Milan Winter Olympics, expressing that the stress became overwhelming during the bus ride to the ice rink.
NOS, a news outlet based in the Netherlands, reported on Van de Bunt’s reaction after his competition.
During his first Olympic appearance, Van de Bunt described a moment on the way to the ice rink where he felt the stress had increased to a point that made him consider turning back. Despite that, he completed the race, which saw Norwegian skater Eitrem winning the gold medal. Dutch skaters did not secure a medal in this event.
The coverage also notes the challenging atmosphere for the Dutch team in the 5,000 meter, with no podium finishes. The event was marked by significant performances, but the Dutch athletes were unable to add to their medal tally in this race.
