German Speed Skaters Consider Legal Options Amid Federation Issues
German speed skaters, led by athlete Hendrik Dombek, are examining legal possibilities after a report revealed governance issues within their federation, DES...
Viktor Thorup Wins Historic Silver Medal in Mass Start Behind Jorrit Bergsma
Viktor Thorup earned Denmark’s first individual Winter Olympic medal with a silver in the mass start event at the Milan Winter Games, overcoming illness and ...
Bart Swings Aims to Secure Second Olympic Title in Mass Start Speed Skating
Belgian speed skater Bart Swings is preparing to defend his Olympic mass start title after a challenging season marked by injury. Supported by fellow competi...
Gerrit Schädler Cycles From Erfurt to Milan to Support Son’s Olympic Journey
Gerrit Schädler, father of speed skater Finn Sonnekalb, cycled from Erfurt to Milan in seven days to show support for his son's participation in the 2026 Win...
Adjustment in Dutch Olympic Team Pursuit Lineup: Marcel Bosker Replaced by Jorrit Bergsma
Dutch coach Rintje Ritsma has replaced Marcel Bosker with Jorrit Bergsma in the Olympic team pursuit semi-final, aiming to enhance endurance against Italy. T...
Femke Kok Wins Historic Olympic Gold on 500 Meter Sprint in Milan
Femke Kok earned the first-ever Olympic gold for a Dutch woman in the 500 meter speed skating event with an Olympic record time, adding to the Netherlands' s...
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Bert Maalderink: Veteran Dutch Speed Skating Journalist Known for Candid Interviews at Winter Olympics
Veteran Dutch NOS journalist Bert Maalderink has attracted attention for his direct interviewing style during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, notably in h...
Ted-Jan Bloemen Retires Following Ninth Place at Winter Olympics 10,000 Meters
Ted-Jan Bloemen has retired from competitive speed skating following his ninth-place finish in the 10,000 meters at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The skater, who...
Updates from Milan: TeamNL Preparations and Key Performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics
During the Winter Olympics in Milan on February 14, 2026, TeamNL focused on strategic team pursuit selections and key individual races, while illness affecte...
Norwegian Skater Sander Eitrem Isolated Following Collapse at Olympic 10,000m Event
Norwegian speed skater Sander Eitrem was isolated due to illness after collapsing in the 10,000-meter event at the Winter Olympics, where Czech skater Metode...
Bob de Jong Returns to the Games as Spectator in Milan
Bob de Jong, a former Olympic speed skater, returned to the Winter Games in Milan as a spectator, observing events and noting the increased international par...
Dutch Skaters Compete in Women’s 5000m and Short Track Events at Milan 2026 Winter Olympics
Dutch speed skaters Bente Kerkhoff and Merel Conijn competed in the women's 5000m, while Dutch short track athletes took part in the 500m and 1000m events on...
Jutta Leerdam’s ruthless brilliance leaves speed skating in awe and Jake Paul in tears
Jutta Leerdam won the women's 1000m speed skating gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, setting a new Olympic record. Her victory marked the first medal...
Marrit Leenstra Reflects on Italy’s First Speed Skating Gold in Milan
Italy won its first speed skating gold at the Milan Winter Olympics, with Marrit Leenstra highlighting the importance of Francesca Lollobrigida’s victory in ...
How International Competition Has Surpassed the Originally Dutch 5km Speed Skating Event
Dutch dominance in the 5km speed skating event is challenged by emerging international competitors, marking a shift after decades of success in the Winter Ol...
Ragne Wiklund Wins Silver in 3000 Meters, Ending 46-Year Olympic Medal Drought for Norwegian Women in Speed Skating
Ragne Wiklund won silver in the 3000 meters speed skating event at the Winter Olympics, ending a 46-year Olympic medal drought for Norwegian women in the spo...
Casey Dawson Aims for Individual Success at 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina
Casey Dawson, American speed skating athlete, aims to build on his Beijing 2022 experience by competing in four events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano ...
Mia Manganello Prepares for Final Appearance at 2026 Winter Olympics
Mia Manganello, American speed skater and three-time Winter Olympian, is preparing for her final Olympic competition at Milano Cortina 2026. Currently in pea...
Jenning de Boo on His Career, Inspirations, and Future Aspirations in Speed Skating
Jenning de Boo discusses his personal background, training locations, medical ambitions, inspirations, and achievements as he prepares for the 2026 Winter Ol...
Dutch Team Enters San Siro with Flagbearer Jens van ’t Wout as Winter Olympics Begin in Milan-Cortina
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina began with the Dutch team entering the San Siro stadium, led by flagbearer Jens van ’t Wout. The opening ceremony f...