Merel Conijn Joins International Speed Skating Team Novus Under Coach Johan de Wit
Merel Conijn joins the multinational speed skating team Novus, coached by Johan de Wit. Conijn looks forward to returning to her roots as part of a diverse g...
Merel Conijn Joins Team Novus After Two Years with Jillert Anema
After two years skating under Jillert Anema and securing a silver medal in Milan, Merel Conijn has joined Team Novus under coach Johan de Wit, aiming for fur...
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...
Merel Conijn and Olympic Champion Ning to Train Under Johan de Wit at Team Novus
Merel Conijn and Olympic champion Ning Zhongyan will join Team Novus to train under coach Johan de Wit in the Netherlands, aiming to advance their speed skat...
Merel Conijn Leaves Team AH Zaanlander, Plans to Share Future Steps Soon
Merel Conijn is leaving Team AH Zaanlander after two years and plans to announce her future plans soon. The Dutch speed skater won silver in the 5000 meters ...
Merel Conijn Leaves Jillert Anema’s Team Months After Olympic Silver Medal
Dutch speed skater Merel Conijn is leaving Jillert Anema's team after two years, following a successful Olympic season where she won a silver medal. She plan...
Marcel Bosker and Gioya Lancee Win National Allround Speed Skating Titles
Marcel Bosker and Gioya Lancee won the national allround speed skating titles at the Daikin NK Allround in Heerenveen. Bosker secured a spot at the upcoming ...
Merel Conijn Apologizes to Coach Jillert Anema Following Sudden Departure at Dutch Allround Championships
Merel Conijn apologized to coach Jillert Anema after leaving the Dutch Allround Speed Skating Championships due to frustrations over World Championship selec...
Favorites Conijn and Groenewoud Withdraw from Dutch Allround Championships; Bosker Leads Men’s Tournament
At the Dutch Allround Championships, top female skaters Merel Conijn and Marijke Groenewoud withdrew before the final day, while Marcel Bosker leads the men’...
Merel Conijn Withdraws from NK Allround Following KNSB Selection Dispute
Merel Conijn withdrew from the NK Allround 3,000-meter race in response to the KNSB's controversial decision to select three skaters for the World Allround C...
Merel Conijn Withdraws Suddenly from NK Allround After One Race Amid Frustration
Merel Conijn withdrew unexpectedly from the 3000-meter race at the NK Allround championships due to frustration, leaving her coach critical of her decision.
Olympic Champion Groenewoud Confirms Focus on Upcoming World Championship After Strong 3000m Race
Irene Groenewoud delivered a strong 3000m race at the Dutch national allround championships but withdrew before completing the event, focusing instead on pre...
Skater Reflects on Injury Recovery and Upcoming National Championships
A Dutch skater discusses overcoming a back injury, adjusting her expectations amid a field with several absentees, and aiming for personal bests at the natio...
Merel Conijn Faces Challenges Ahead of Dutch Championships Amid Selection Dispute
Merel Conijn competed in the Dutch speed skating championships amid frustration over her exclusion from the World Championships selection, leading her team t...
Notable Dutch Speed Skaters Compete for National Titles Amid Several Absences
Several prominent Dutch speed skaters, including Marijke Groenewoud and Jorrit Bergsma, will compete for national titles this weekend amid the absence of som...
Several Top Skaters Absent from Two Dutch National Championships Ahead of World Championships
The Dutch speed skating season continues with the national allround and sprint championships despite many top skaters skipping the events ahead of the World ...
Merel Conijn expresses disappointment over KNSB’s selection policy for World Allround Championships
Dutch speed skater Merel Conijn has expressed dissatisfaction with the KNSB's decision to select three women for the World Allround Championships, a move she...
Merel Conijn Criticizes KNSB Decision on World Allround Championships Selection
Merel Conijn criticized the Dutch skating federation's choice on selection spots for the World Allround Championships, stating it prevented her from qualifying.
KNSB Selects Beune, Groenewoud, and Rijpma-de Jong for World Allround Championships, Deviating from Own Rules
The KNSB has selected multiple skaters, including three women, for the World Allround Championships, limiting spots available at the upcoming Dutch national ...
Dutch Team Achieves Success in Multiple Speed Skating Events in Milan
Dutch speed skaters Merel Conijn, Xandra Velzeboer, and Jens van ’t Wout earned medals in long track and short track events at the 2026 Milan Olympics, marki...