Jac Orie commented on the serious collision between speed skaters Joep Wennemars and Lian Ziwen, noting the significant impact their skates had during the incident.
The Dutch coach Jac Orie observed the accident on television and described how the skates of Wennemars and Lian Ziwen came into contact with such force that a piece of Wennemars’ skate blade was chipped off. He expressed relief that the injury could have been worse, indicating that the skate could have hit Wennemars’ leg directly.
Orie’s remarks highlight the dangers inherent in high-speed skating competitions, where small errors or physical contact can lead to severe consequences. His reflections came amid coverage of the ongoing Olympic Winter Games, where athletes compete at top speeds in close proximity.
For further details on this incident and ongoing updates from the Olympic Winter Games, see the report by NOS, the public broadcaster in the Netherlands.
