Netherlands Secures Two Gold Medals in Olympic Speed Skating Mass Start Events
The Netherlands achieved a double victory in the Olympic speed skating mass start events, with Jorrit Bergsma and Marijke Groenewoud each winning gold medals...
Jorrit Bergsma Wins Gold in Olympic Mass Start Speed Skating
Jorrit Bergsma won the Olympic mass start speed skating event with a solo finish after an early breakaway, earning the Netherlands its ninth gold medal at th...
Bente Kerkhoff Prepares for Women’s Mass Start Speed Skating Event
Bente Kerkhoff and favorite Marijke Groenewoud prepare to compete in the women's mass start speed skating event, focusing on race positioning and strategy.
Final Day of Speed Skating at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics Concludes with Mass Start Races
The 2026 Winter Olympics speed skating events ended with men's and women's mass start races in Milan. Dutch athletes competed strongly throughout the tournam...
Dutch Women’s Speed Skating Team Advances to Olympic Team Pursuit Semifinals
The Dutch women's speed skating team secured third place in the quarterfinals of the Olympic team pursuit, advancing to the semifinals alongside Canada, Japa...
Dutch Speed Skater Bente Kerkhoff Withdraws from 5,000 Meter Olympic Race Due to Back Injury
Bente Kerkhoff has withdrawn from the 5,000 meter race at the Olympics due to a back injury, with Marijke Groenewoud stepping in as her replacement.
Dutch Skaters Compete in Women’s 5000m and Short Track Events at Milan 2026 Winter Olympics
Dutch speed skaters Bente Kerkhoff and Merel Conijn competed in the women's 5000m, while Dutch short track athletes took part in the 500m and 1000m events on...
Olympic Debutants Merel Conijn and Bente Kerkhoff Emphasize Mutual Support Amid Competition
Dutch speed skaters Merel Conijn and Bente Kerkhoff, Olympic debutants at the 2026 Winter Games, emphasize their supportive relationship despite competing ag...
Elisa Dul Reflects on Challenges and Recovery Ahead of New Season
Elisa Dul is focusing on recovery from injury as she gradually returns to skating. She reflects on her missed opportunities at the Olympic Qualification Tour...
Bente Kerkhoff Secures Second Place and Increases Chance to Compete in Mass Start
Bente Kerkhoff secured second place in the final women's race, increasing her chances of qualifying for the mass start event.
Mark Tuitert Says Marcel Bosker Should Not Be Selected for Olympic Team
Mark Tuitert opposes Marcel Bosker's selection for the Dutch Olympic speed skating team, arguing the men's team pursuit event does not warrant his inclusion....
Merel Conijn Wins 5,000 Meters at Olympic Qualifier, Securing Olympic Spot
Merel Conijn won the 5,000 meters at the Dutch Olympic qualifying tournament in Thialf, securing her spot for the Olympic Games. Bente Kerkhoff also qualifie...
Key Competitions and Qualifications at the Dutch Olympic Speed Skating Trials
At the Dutch Olympic Speed Skating Trials, key athletes including Marijke Groenewoud and Joy Beune compete for Olympic qualification in crucial races such as...
Focus on Joep Wennemars and Women’s 3000m at Upcoming Speed Skating Event
Joep Wennemars' condition and start in the 500-meter race will be closely monitored due to a recent groin injury, while the women's 3000-meter holds several ...
Bente Kerkhoff Claims First World Cup Victory in Norway
Bente Kerkhoff won her first World Cup speed skating race in Norway, leveraging strategic riding and strong teamwork with Marijke Groenewoud to secure the vi...