Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong Receives Pahud de Mortanges Trophy for Social Impact
Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong was honored with the Pahud de Mortanges Trophy for her societal contributions, particularly through her foundation supporting bulli...
Rintje Ritsma to Remain Dutch Speed Skating Head Coach for Four More Years Despite Criticism
Rintje Ritsma will remain head coach of the Dutch speed skating team for four more years, despite criticism following the Winter Olympics.
Merel Conijn Joins Team Novus Under Coach Johan de Wit
Speed skater Merel Conijn will join Team Novus this summer under coach Johan de Wit, leaving Team Zaanlander after two years. The move reflects her desire to...
Dutch Skaters Take Time Off After Winter Sports Championships
After the Olympic Winter Games in Milan and the World Championships at Thialf, Dutch speed skaters take a break to relax and celebrate in various locations, ...
Jillert Anema on Prospects of Young Skater Friso van Vliet
Coach Jillert Anema discusses the potential of 17-year-old Friso van Vliet, highlighting his recent achievements and cautious approach to his development wit...
Dutch Skater Wijfje Announces Retirement After a Distinguished Career
Dutch speed skater Wijfje has retired, reflecting on her career highlights including national and international titles, and the influence of the recent Olymp...
Marrit Fledderus Secures Bronze at World Sprint Speed Skating Championships
Marrit Fledderus secured the bronze medal at the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships, marking a strong finish to her season and contributing to an all-D...
Development Strategies and Challenges in Dutch Speed Skating
Dutch speed skating sees a strategic focus on developing endurance among junior athletes, with collaboration between teams aimed at long-term athlete growth....
NK Allround and Sprint Speed Skating Championships Set to Take Place in Thialf Following Winter Olympics
Following the Winter Olympic Games, the Dutch National Allround and Sprint Speed Skating Championships will take place this weekend in Thialf, featuring top ...
Gerard van Velde Reflects on Successful Skating Championships in Milan
Coach Gerard van Velde led Dutch speed skaters to seven medals at the Milan long-track championships, marking his most successful games to date while emphasi...
Analysis of Dutch Speed Skating Team Performance at Recent Championships
The recent championships saw mixed results for the Dutch speed skating teams, with strategic and selection process challenges highlighted. The men's team fac...
Femke Kok Wins Dutch Speed Skating Race with Strong Performances from Jutta Leerdam and Erin Jackson
Femke Kok won the final speed skating race despite interruptions, with Jutta Leerdam finishing closely in second and Erin Jackson placing third in a competit...
Stijn van de Bunt uncertain about participation in team pursuit event
Stijn van de Bunt is uncertain about his participation in the upcoming team pursuit race after learning the final decision depends on recovery from the 10-ki...
Ireen Wüst Reflects on Mental Coaching and Training in Dutch Speed Skating
Ireen Wüst discusses the changes in Dutch speed skating training and mental coaching, noting improvements in athlete preparation and mindset since the early ...
How the Sarajevo 1984 Winter Olympics Changed Dutch Speed Skating
The 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo exposed significant organizational issues within the Dutch speed skating team, resulting in no medals and internal confl...
KNSB Addresses Talent Development Challenges in Dutch Speed Skating
The Royal Dutch Skating Federation is addressing the challenges in developing young speed skating talent, considering factors beyond early race times and dea...
Rintje Ritsma Responds to Criticism Over Team Pursuit Situation
Dutch national speed skating coach Rintje Ritsma has criticized media coverage regarding the team's preparation for the European Championships and Olympics, ...
Dutch speed skating team begins limited preparation for team pursuit at Thialf
The Dutch team pursuit speed skating squad held a brief joint training session at Thialf, facing limited preparation time as individual team commitments comp...
Femke Kok and Antoinette Rijpma-De Jong Secure Olympic Spot Together
Dutch speed skaters Femke Kok and Antoinette Rijpma-De Jong qualified for the Olympics together, calling it a dream come true.
Netherlands Maintains Strong Speed Skating Tradition Despite Decline in Natural Ice Days
The Netherlands continues its strong tradition in speed skating supported by artificial ice rinks, despite a significant decline in natural ice days due to c...