Erben Wennemars Undergoes Heart Surgery Following Stroke
Erben Wennemars underwent heart surgery after a stroke revealed a heart defect. The former skater has recovered well and returned to physical activity.
Former Speed Skater Erben Wennemars (50) Suffers Stroke
Dutch former speed skater Erben Wennemars suffered a stroke but is recovering well, as confirmed by his wife. Despite the incident, doctors have not imposed ...
Erben Wennemars Steps Down as Skating Analyst to Support Son Joep’s Career
Erben Wennemars ends his 17-year tenure as a skating analyst at NOS, citing difficulties in balancing his analyst role with supporting his son Joep's skating...
Erben Wennemars Steps Down as Speed Skating Analyst at NOS After Seventeen Years
Erben Wennemars is ending his role as speed skating analyst at NOS after seventeen years, citing his son Joep's rising career as a key reason for stepping do...
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...
Sebas Diniz Joins Team Essent for Next Two Seasons
Sebas Diniz will race for Team Essent over the next two seasons after agreeing to leave X2O Badkamers. He seeks improved training conditions and stronger tea...
Dutch Speed Skaters and Other Winter Athletes Spend Off-Season in Various Destinations
Dutch speed skaters and winter sports athletes are spending their off-season in various locations including Cape Town and The Hague, following the Winter Oly...
Joep Wennemars Expresses Frustration After Final Race of the Season
Joep Wennemars shared his frustrations after finishing fourth at the World Sprint Championships, citing exhaustion and negative media coverage but declined t...
Joep Wennemars Expresses Frustration After World Sprint Championships
Joep Wennemars expressed frustration after the World Sprint Championships but did not clarify the reasons behind his feelings.
Jenning de Boo Wins World Sprint Championship in Thialf
Jenning de Boo won the world sprint title in Thialf, beating Jordan Stolz, while Joep Wennemars narrowly missed a medal and Janno Botman fell during the event.
Jenning de Boo Takes Lead at World Sprint Championships After Second Day
Jenning de Boo leads the World Sprint Championships after the second day, positioning himself strongly for the title before the final 1,000 meter race. Compe...
Joep Wennemars Faces Another Challenge with Lane Change at World Sprint Championships
Joep Wennemars was hindered by a lane change at the World Sprint Championships, having to yield to fellow Dutch skater Jenning de Boo, impacting his race per...
De Boo Shows Strong Form on First Day of World Sprint Championships, Wennemars Remains in Podium Contention
Jenning de Boo set a new track record and took a leading position after the first day of the World Sprint Championships in Heerenveen, while Joep Wennemars r...
Jenning de Boo Leads After Day One of World Sprint Speed Skating Championships
After the first day of the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships in Heerenveen, Jenning de Boo leads the standings following a track record-breaking 500m ...
Jenning de Boo Reflects on Performance and Rivalry with Jordan Stolz
Dutch speed skater Jenning de Boo discusses his recent races, reclaiming a track record, and his evolving rivalry with Jordan Stolz as he aims to move beyond...
Jenning de Boo Leads After First Day of World Sprint Championships in Heerenveen
Jenning de Boo took the lead on the first day of the World Sprint Championships in Heerenveen, setting a track record in the 500 meters and leading over Jord...
Jenning de Boo Sets Track Record in First 500 Meters at World Sprint Championships
Jenning de Boo set a new track record in the opening 500 meters at the World Sprint Championships, finishing ahead of Jordan Stolz. The event continues with ...
Schedule and Key Matches for the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships at Thialf
The World Sprint Speed Skating Championships commence at Thialf with key matches involving top Dutch and international skaters, including Suzanne Schulting, ...
Referee Disputes Wennemars’ Claim of Commercial Influence in Olympic Outcome
Referee Berri de Jonge refutes Joep Wennemars' claim that commercial interests affected the Olympic 1000 meter race, affirming that the rules were properly a...
Joep Wennemars Reflects on Olympic Experience and Looks Ahead to World Sprint Championships
Joep Wennemars reflects on his experience at the recent Olympics, critiquing referee decisions and external pressures while preparing to compete in the World...