Norwegian Sprinter Bjørn Magnussen Joins Team Essent on One-Year Contract
Norwegian speed skater Bjørn Magnussen has signed a one-year deal with Team Essent in the Netherlands. He achieved a personal best of 33.99 seconds in the 50...
Sprint Coach Gerard van Velde Completes Decades-Long Journey with Femke Kok’s Olympic Victory
Gerard van Velde, after nearly 34 years in speed skating as both athlete and coach, saw his career culminate when female sprinter Femke Kok won Olympic gold,...
Jutta Leerdam Reflects on Olympic Success and Future Plans in Speed Skating
Jutta Leerdam has secured an Olympic gold and two silver medals but remains passionate about speed skating. She plans to decide this summer whether to compet...
Gerard van Velde Achieves Long-Term Goal with Femke Kok’s Olympic Gold in Sprint Speed Skating
Gerard van Velde, coach of Olympic gold medalist Femke Kok, has completed his long-term mission to establish Dutch excellence in sprint speed skating, a goal...
Jutta Leerdam Reflects on Uncertain Future After Winning Silver in 500m at Winter Olympics
Jutta Leerdam won a silver medal in the 500 meters at the Winter Olympics in Milan but expressed uncertainty about her future in speed skating following the ...
Erin Jackson Reflects on Performance and Future Goals After Fifth-Place Finish in 500m Speed Skating Final
Erin Jackson finished fifth in the 500-meter speed skating final, narrowly missing a medal, but plans to continue competing through 2030 despite past injuries.
Damian Zurek Adopts Calm Approach Inspired by Olympian Haavard Lorentzen
Damian Zurek, inspired by Olympic champion Haavard Lorentzen, has adopted a calm and open approach to competing in speed skating, valuing composure regardles...
Jordan Stolz Wins 1500m to Confirm Strong Form Ahead of Winter Olympics
Jordan Stolz won the 1500 meters at the World Cup, reinforcing his strong position ahead of the Winter Olympics. Kjeld Nuis took bronze, while Damian Zurek s...
Ireen Wüst and Erben Wennemars Express Differing Views on Women’s 500m Format at Olympic Qualifiers
Dutch speed skaters Ireen Wüst and Erben Wennemars debated the decision to hold two women's 500-meter races at the Olympic qualifying tournament. Wennemars q...
Jutta Leerdam Recovers at Olympic Qualifiers After Tough Days
Jutta Leerdam overcame a fall in the 1,000 meters to secure a second-place finish in the 500-meter race at the Olympic qualifying tournament, positioning her...
Kok Dominates 500 Meters, Leerdam Advances Toward Olympic Qualification
Femke Kok set a new track record and took first place in the 500 meters at the Olympic qualifiers, while Jutta Leerdam's second place enhances her chances of...
Sebas Diniz Reflects on Olympic Qualifying Performance and Looks Ahead to Milan
Sebas Diniz reflected on his performance at the Olympic qualifying speed skating event, expressing satisfaction with his near-personal-best time and strong s...
Dai Dai N’tab Aims for Strong Performance in Olympic Qualification Races
Dai Dai N'tab prepares to deliver his best performance at the Olympic qualification races, facing pressure to secure his place after a winter best time likel...