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 ...
Botman Achieves Victory After Challenging Season, While Scheperkamp Misses Podium at Dutch Championships
After overcoming a hamstring injury and a challenging season, Botman secured a key victory, while longtime rival Scheperkamp missed the podium at the Dutch C...
Competitive Matchups Highlight Allround and Sprint Distances in Speed Skating Event
Upcoming races in the speed skating event include closely matched contests in allround and sprint distances, with key athletes positioned for podium finishes.
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 ...
Overview of the Dutch Speed Skating Championships and Key Participants
The Dutch Speed Skating Championships will determine four national titles and allocate three spots for the upcoming World Allround & Sprint Championships. De...
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...
Peder Kongshaug Successfully Defends European Title in 1500m Speed Skating
Norwegian skater Peder Kongshaug defended his European 1500m speed skating title in Tomaszów, Poland, with Bart Hoolwerf earning silver in the mass start. Po...
Poland Secures Team Sprint Title and Vladimir Semirunniy Sets New Track Record at European Championships
Poland retained its European team sprint title narrowly ahead of the Netherlands, while Vladimir Semirunniy set a new track record in the 5,000 meters at the...
Tim Prins Wins Silver at European Speed Skating Championships, Netherlands Claims Team Pursuit Silver
Tim Prins won silver in the 1,000 meters at the European Speed Skating Championships, with Poland's Damian Zurek taking gold. The Dutch team also earned silv...
European Speed Skating Championships Proceed with Limited Dutch Participation Ahead of Milan Games
The European Speed Skating Championships continue with a reduced Dutch team as top athletes focus on training camps ahead of the Milan Winter Games. Only Ann...
Kjeld Nuis Reflects on Olympic Qualification Drama and Calls for System Reform
Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis has secured his spot for the Winter Olympics after a tumultuous qualification tournament and is calling for reforms to the qual...
Nuis Reflects on Emotional Journey and Online Reactions After Olympic Qualification
Patrick Roest Nuis reflects on his emotional experience of qualifying for the Olympics and the mixed reactions on social media following last-minute changes ...
Anna Boersma Competes in Both Milan and Tomaszow Mazowiecki European Speed Skating Championships
Dutch speed skater Anna Boersma is the only athlete competing at both the European Championships in Milan and Tomaszow Mazowiecki. The Dutch team includes ex...
Tim Prins Expresses Disappointment After Being Left Out of Olympic Team for Milan Games
Dutch speed skater Tim Prins expresses frustration and disbelief after being excluded from the Olympic team for Milan, despite qualifying performances and su...
Rintje Ritsma Receives Online Death Threats After Olympic Speed Skating Team Announcement
Dutch speed skating coach Rintje Ritsma has received death threats and harsh criticism online after the announcement of the Olympic speed skating team, follo...
Analysis by Renze Lolkema: Dutch Skating Federation’s Team Pursuit Selection Under Scrutiny
The Dutch Skating Federation has faced criticism for repeating a selection error from four years ago by prioritizing the team pursuit over middle-distance sk...
Tim Prins Expresses Frustration After Missing Olympic Games Opportunity
Dutch speed skater Tim Prins expressed anger and disappointment after missing the chance to compete in the Olympic Games, considering the outcome as a delibe...
Joy Beune Appeals to End Hostile Messages Directed at Kjeld Nuis Following KNSB Decision
Joy Beune has called for an end to hostile messages aimed at her partner, Kjeld Nuis, after the KNSB selected him to compete in the 1,000 and 1,500 meters ev...
KNSB Explains Decision to Select Marcel Bosker Over Tim Prins for Milan Games
The Dutch skating federation selected Marcel Bosker over Tim Prins for the team pursuit event in Milan, citing higher medal prospects. Prins, despite ranking...