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....
Changing Dynamics in Speed Skating: Netherlands’ Dominance Challenged
The Netherlands’ long-held dominance in speed skating is waning, as recent competitions show increased international competition. Germany’s structural and le...
Kristina Shumekova and Finn Sonnekalb Win Titles at ISU Junior World Speed Skating Championships
Kristina Shumekova became the first Kazakh Junior World Champion in speed skating by winning three individual distances and the Allround Title. Finn Sonnekal...
Finn Sonnekalb Shows Strong Performance at World Junior Speed Skating Championships in Inzell
Finn Sonnekalb set new personal bests and showed strong performances at the World Junior Speed Skating Championships in Inzell, leading the 500 and 1500 mete...
Junior Speed Skating Championships Highlight Emerging Talent Ahead of 2026-27 Season
The ISU Speed Skating Junior World Championships in Inzell highlighted promising young athletes, including Finn Sonnekalb and Kristina Shumekova, who are exp...
Finn Sonnekalb Approaches 1500m Race at Winter Olympics in Near Full Fitness
Finn Sonnekalb is nearly fully recovered from an infection and prepared to compete in the 1500-meter race at the Winter Olympics in Milan, aiming to improve ...
Gerrit Schädler Cycles From Erfurt to Milan to Support Son’s Olympic Journey
Gerrit Schädler, father of speed skater Finn Sonnekalb, cycled from Erfurt to Milan in seven days to show support for his son's participation in the 2026 Win...
Speed Skaters Making Their Olympic Debut at Milano Cortina 2026
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina will see several speed skaters making their Olympic debut. These athletes range from experienced world champions l...
Dutch Speed Skating Team Looks to Extend Olympic Gold Medal Lead at Milan-Cortina 2026
At the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the Netherlands seeks to extend its lead as the top nation in long track speed skating with a goal of achieving 50...
Overview of Key Races at the Speed Skating Event in Inzell
The speed skating competition in Inzell includes key races such as the women's 1000m, men's 1000m, women's 3000m, and men's 5000m, with several top athletes ...
Finn Sonnekalb and the Revival of German Speed Skating
Finn Sonnekalb, an 18-year-old skater, is leading a new wave in German speed skating after decades of decline. With improved training methods and a supportiv...
Finn Sonnekalb Views Inzell World Cup as Training Event Ahead of Winter Olympics
German speed skater Finn Sonnekalb considers the World Cup in Inzell a training event ahead of the Winter Olympics, emphasizing the focus on preparation rath...
Finn Sonnekalb Achieves Third Career Podium at Heerenveen Speed Skating World Cup
Finn Sonnekalb achieved a second-place finish in the 1,000 meters at the Speed Skating World Cup in Heerenveen, marking his third career podium. He aims to c...