Natalia Voronina of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) competes during the women's 3,000m final of speed skating at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 5, 2022. (Xinhua/Ding Xu) Valerie Maltais of the Canada competes during the women's 3,000m final of ...
Gao and Chinese female skeleton athlete Zhao Dan were announced as the home delegation's flag-bearers at the opening ceremony which will take place on February 4. The 24-year-old is one of China's brightest speed skating stars in recent years. The speed skating events of Beijing 2022 will...
Dutch trioIreen Wust, Irene Schouten,andnewly-crowned ladies’ 3,000m world championAntoinette de Jongwon the ladies team pursuit in 2:55:78. It was a record 31st medal forfive-time Olympic champ Wustat single distance world championships'. She's also now the oldest female w...
Dutch Speedskater Ted-Jan Bloemen Arrives in Calgary, Wants to Race for CanadaDutch speedskater wants to race for Canada--CALGARY - The Dutch are to speedskating as Jamaicans...Spencer, Donna
‘All five issues this year include the colours of the Dutch flag. In the right order: first red, then white, then blue and finally 2 kinds of orange. Diversity was essential. The series includes two female athletes, two male athletes and one neutral figure – the skater. The colours ...
VAN GENNIP DOUBLES HER TREASURE DUTCH SPEEDSKATER UPSETS EAST GERMANS IN 1,500 FOR SECOND GOLD MEDALJohn Powers, Globe Staff
Rival countries chipped away at the Netherlands' domination of speed skating, diversifying the medal tally at the Beijing Olympics in comparison to previous Winter Games.
Than 4 1/2 Seconds Van Gennip Sets Record in 3,000; Dutch Speed Skater Betters Old Mark by More Than 4 1/2 SecondsVan Gennip Sets Record in 3,000; Dutch Speed Skater Betters Old Mark by More Than 4 1/2 SecondsAngus Phillips
BEIJING - Dutch short track speed skater Sjinkie Knegt strives for daily improvement after coming back from two horrific injuries to prepare for the upcoming Beijing Winter Games, according to the International Skating Union (ISU). "I am happy I came this far, but I still hope to improve and...
Rival countries chipped away at the Netherlands' domination of speed skating, diversifying the medal tally at the Beijing Olympics in comparison to previous Winter Games. The Dutch still scooped 12 medals-more than a quarter of the 42 up for grabs-but had a harder struggle to get on the podi...