Jillert Anema Expresses Concern Over Dutch Prospects for Olympic Skating Event at Thialf
Jillert Anema has expressed concerns that the Dutch speed skating team's performance could decline at the Olympic tournament held at Thialf, possibly marking...
France selects Thialf as Olympic speed skating venue for 2030 Winter Games
The French Winter Olympics committee has confirmed Thialf in the Netherlands as the speed skating venue for the 2030 Games, marking the country's first Olymp...
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 ...
Sander Eitrem Wins World Allround Speed Skating Title as Stolz Falters
Sander Eitrem won the men's world allround speed skating title by overcoming Jordan Stolz in the final race, while the Dutch team failed to reach the podium,...
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...
Marcel Bosker and Team Reggenborgh Disagree with KNSB’s Selection Decisions Ahead of World Allround Championships
Marcel Bosker and Team Reggenborgh criticize the KNSB's decision to select some skaters for the World Allround Championships without competing at the Nationa...
ISU Speed Skating World Championships Scheduled for March 2026 in Heerenveen
The 2026 ISU Speed Skating World Championships will take place March 5-8 in Heerenveen, Netherlands, featuring multiple races across four days for men and wo...
Speed Skating Competitions Conclude at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan
The speed skating competitions at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan concluded with the Netherlands dominating the podium, winning five gold medals and contin...
Marcel Bosker Leaves Milan Ice Rink Amid Team Tension During Olympic Pursuit Race
At the Winter Olympics in Milan, Dutch skater Marcel Bosker left the ice rink abruptly after being told he would not compete in the team pursuit bronze medal...
Italy Secures Gold in Men’s Team Pursuit at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
At the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Italy won gold in the men's Team Pursuit speed skating event, repeating their 2006 home victory. Canada retained ...
Italy, USA, China and Netherlands Advance to Team Pursuit Semifinals
The Netherlands, Italy, USA, and China have qualified for the Olympic team pursuit semifinals in speed skating. The Dutch men will race Italy while the women...
Dutch Women’s Speed Skating Team Advances to Olympic Team Pursuit Semifinals
The Dutch women's speed skating team secured third place in the quarterfinals of the Olympic team pursuit, advancing to the semifinals alongside Canada, Japa...
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Dutch Women’s Team Advances to Semi-Finals in Team Pursuit at Milan Cortina 2026
Jochem Uytdehaage comments on the Dutch women's team pursuit quarterfinal at Milan Cortina 2026, highlighting challenges in the start and a rough race result...
Francesca Lollobrigida Secures Italy’s First Gold at Winter Olympics Amid Dutch Disappointment
Francesca Lollobrigida won Italy's first gold medal at the Winter Olympics in the 3,000 meter speed skating, setting a new national and Olympic record on her...
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...
Dutch Team Sends Only One Olympian to European Speed Skating Championships in Poland
The Netherlands will participate in the European Speed Skating Championships with mostly non-Olympic athletes, sending only one Olympic skater to compete in ...
Other News: Ice Skating Rinks Open Across the Netherlands Following Mild Cold Night
Ice skating rinks in several Dutch towns opened after a mild cold night with temperatures between -3 and -6 degrees Celsius, enabling ice formation despite n...