Plans Advance for Hosting 2030 Winter Olympics Speed Skating Events at Thialf in Heerenveen
The Thialf ice stadium in Heerenveen, Netherlands, is a strong candidate to host the speed skating events of the 2030 Winter Olympics. After Turin withdrew, ...
Martina Sáblíková and Miho Takagi Bid Farewell at World Allround Championships in Thialf
Martina Sáblíková and Miho Takagi, two leading figures in speed skating, retired at the World Allround Championships in Thialf. Their careers included numero...
Netherlands Achieves Five Consecutive Gold Medals in 1500-Meter Speed Skating
The Netherlands has won five consecutive gold medals in Olympic 1500-meter speed skating, with notable athletes including Ireen Wüst and Antoinette Rijpma-de...
Jutta Leerdam Wins Intense 1,000 Meter Race at Milan Olympics
Jutta Leerdam won the 1,000 meter race at the Milan Olympics in a rare display of skill and composure, overcoming intense competition from Femke Kok. Experts...
Jutta Leerdam Prepares for Critical Olympic 1000m Race Amid Media and Team Challenges
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam faces a crucial 1000m Olympic race amid recent controversies involving media interactions, team structure, and injury manage...
Study Highlights Starting Lane Advantage in Women’s 1000m Speed Skating at Winter Olympics
Research indicates that starting in the inner lane provides a notable advantage in women's 1000-meter speed skating, with most winners since 2007 having star...
Ireen Wüst Comments on Jutta Leerdam’s Media Interviews During Winter Olympics
Ireen Wüst commented on Jutta Leerdam's reluctance to give interviews during the Winter Olympics, stating that media attention is part of the role of an athl...
Jutta Leerdam Ends Press Boycott but Walks Out After Interview Question About Ankle Treatment
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam briefly resumed media interviews but ended the engagement abruptly after being asked about the treatment of her ankle injury...
Overview of the Dutch Team Activities at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have officially started featuring Dutch athletes in speed skating and other winter sports, with notable participati...
Olympic Athletes and Legends Participate in TeamNL Auction During Winter Games
TeamNL athletes, including retired Olympic champions, are participating in an auction of game-worn and signed sports memorabilia throughout the Winter Games ...
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 ...
Overview of Olympic Records in Long-Track Speed Skating
This article summarizes the current Olympic records in long-track speed skating, highlighting key athletes and their performances from recent Winter Games in...
Sven Kramer and Nicolien Sauerbreij Make Acting Debut in Short Film About Winter Olympics
Sven Kramer and Nicolien Sauerbreij make their acting debut in the short film De Droom van Milaan, which features several former Dutch Olympians and focuses ...
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...
Speed Skater Prepares for 1500 Meter after Strong 500 Meter Performance
After performing well in the 500 meter race, the speed skater is shifting focus to the 1500 meter event, seeking advice and managing energy while reflecting ...