Explanation of Speed Skating Rules by the International Skating Union
The International Skating Union outlines the key rules and formats of speed skating, covering race types, lane regulations, timing precision, starting proced...
Skater Criticizes KNSB’s Decision to Exclude Him from Olympic Team Pursuit Squad
A Dutch speed skater criticized the national federation's decision to exclude him from the Olympic team pursuit squad despite his strong season performances ...
Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong Aims for 2028 Summer Olympics as Track Cyclist
Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong, Olympic speed skating champion, aims to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics as a track cyclist in the team pursuit event. She has ...
Dutch Speed Skater Discusses Strengths and Challenges in Team Pursuit
A Dutch speed skater discusses their strengths in team pursuit, the challenges faced in event organization, and suggests solutions for better team coordinati...
Dutch Skater Wijfje Announces Retirement After a Distinguished Career
Dutch speed skater Wijfje has retired, reflecting on her career highlights including national and international titles, and the influence of the recent Olymp...
Bosker Reflects on Olympic Disappointment and Looks Ahead to World Allround Championships
Dutch speed skater Bosker reflects on the team selection decisions that affected his Olympic experience and looks ahead to competing in the upcoming World Al...
Marcel Bosker Secures Third Dutch Allround Championship Amid Reflections on Olympic Experience
Marcel Bosker won his third Dutch allround speed skating title, securing qualification for the World Championships and discussing his challenging experience ...
Dutch Women’s Speed Skating Team Wins Silver at Olympic Team Pursuit; Coach Reflects on Performance
The Dutch women's speed skating team won silver in the Olympic team pursuit event, acknowledging Canada's superior performance. Coach Rintje Ritsma expressed...
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 ...
Dutch Team Reflects on Fourth Place Finish in Team Pursuit at Milan Event
The Dutch speed skating team reflected on their fourth place finish in the team pursuit at a Milan event, with veteran Jorrit Bergsma praising debutant Stijn...
Dutch Men’s Team Pursuit Struggles Continue at Milan Winter Olympics
The Dutch men's team pursuit speed skating team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan faced internal challenges and narrowly missed a medal, continuing a patt...
Dutch team pursuit at the Olympics ends in disappointment amid internal tensions
The Dutch men's team pursuit at the Milan Olympics ended without a medal amid tension between skater Marcel Bosker and coach Rintje Ritsma. Bosker left the v...
Dutch Women’s Speed Skating Team Wins Silver in Olympic Team Pursuit
The Dutch women's speed skating team earned the silver medal in the Olympic team pursuit after finishing behind Canada in a closely contested final in Milan,...
Dutch Women’s Team Pursues Silver in Olympic Speed Skating Team Pursuit
The Dutch women's speed skating team earned a silver medal in the Olympic team pursuit, finishing just behind Canada. Despite previous world championship suc...
Italy Wins Gold in Olympic Long Track Speed Skating Team Pursuit
Italy won gold in the Olympic long track speed skating team pursuit event, their first since 2006, defeating the favored United States and highlighting decad...
Canadian Women’s Speed Skating Team Successfully Defends Olympic Gold in Team Pursuit
The Canadian women’s speed skating team of Isabelle Weidemann, Valérie Maltais, and Ivanie Blondin successfully defended their Olympic gold medal in the team...
Dutch Men’s Pursuit Team Advances Amid Challenging Selection Process at Winter Olympics
The Dutch men's speed skating team qualified narrowly for the semifinals at the Winter Olympics after a selection process marked by controversy and strategic...
Dutch Athletes Compete in Team Pursuit and Two-Man Bobsleigh at Olympic Games
Dutch athletes take part in the Olympic team pursuit speed skating semifinals and the two-man bobsleigh event, with medal potential in the team pursuit.
American Coach Critiques Dutch Men’s Team Pursuit Strategy as Outdated
American coach Gabriel Girard has criticized the Dutch men's speed skating team pursuit strategy as outdated, emphasizing the need for modern tactics in the ...