Merijn Scheperkamp Reflects on Challenges After Early Success in Speed Skating
Merijn Scheperkamp experienced early success in speed skating, including a European championship and Olympic debut, but recent seasons have seen challenges a...
French Speed Skating Emphasizes Long-Term Benefits of Training Facilities in the Netherlands
French speed skating officials emphasize the importance of continuous access to Dutch training facilities like Thialf for the sport's development, preferring...
Sebas Diniz Joins Team Essent for Upcoming Seasons
Sebas Diniz has signed a contract to join Team Essent until 2028, aiming to improve his 500-meter speed and compete for international medals. He recently deb...
Olympic Speed Skater Sebas Diniz Joins Team Essent Through 2028
Sebas Diniz, an Olympic speed skater, has joined Team Essent with a contract through mid-2028, aiming for further progress under experienced coaches Jac Orie...
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...
Suzanne Schulting Extends Contract with Team Essent and Plans to Continue Competing in Multiple Events
Suzanne Schulting has renewed her contract with Team Essent until 2028 and plans to continue competing in both short track and long track speed skating, aimi...
Diane de Lugt-Valkenburg Joins Essent Long Track Coaching Team
Diane de Lugt-Valkenburg moves from Essent's marathon skating team to the long track coaching staff, aiming to support athletes under Jac Orie's guidance.
Diane de Lugt-Valkenburg Joins Essent Long Track Speed Skating Team as Trainer
Former speed skater and trainer Diane de Lugt-Valkenburg will move from Essent's marathon team to the long track division, joining coach Jac Orie to support ...
Angel Daleman extends contract with Team Essent until 2028
Angel Daleman has extended her contract with Team Essent until the summer of 2028, expressing her aim to expand her limits under the guidance of coaches Sven...
Angel Daleman Extends Contract with Team Essent until 2028
Angel Daleman has extended her contract with Team Essent until 2028 after a strong season marked by a junior world record and promising performances in the W...
Scheperkamp Shows Steady but Limited Progress Under Coach Jac Orie
Scheperkamp has maintained competitive results since 2020 under coach Jac Orie but has experienced limited time improvements, remaining just above his best p...
Joep Wennemars Prepares for Redemption on 1500 Meter at Winter Olympics
Joep Wennemars aims to recover from earlier setbacks at the Winter Olympics by competing for a medal in the 1500 meter speed skating event. His coach and tea...
Coach Wennemars Reflects on Collision with Lian Ziwen, Plans Recovery Approach
Schaatscoach Jac Orie expressed relief after the collision between Joep Wennemars and Lian Ziwen was found less severe than initially feared. Lian Ziwen apol...
Jac Orie Reflects on Collision Between Joep Wennemars and Lian Ziwen
Jac Orie described the serious collision between speed skaters Joep Wennemars and Lian Ziwen during the Olympic Winter Games, noting the impact was strong en...
Prediction: Ragne Wiklund Wins Five-Kilometre Race with Strategic Performance
Ragne Wiklund won the five-kilometre speed skating race by adopting a strategic approach, outperforming Francesca Lollobrigida who took second place, while M...
Joep Wennemars Discusses Olympic Aspirations and Relationship with Coach and Father
Joep Wennemars discusses his patient and trusting approach to Olympic preparation, his solid relationship with coach Jac Orie, and the ongoing support from h...
Meike Veen Extends Contract with Team Essent Until 2028
Meike Veen has extended her contract with Team Essent through 2028 after a season marked by significant personal achievements and successes in international ...
Coaches Reflect on Outcomes of Dutch Olympic Qualification Tournament
Coaches from Dutch speed skating teams review their athletes' performances during the Olympic Qualification Tournament, noting both achievements and challeng...