Dutch speed skating team updates

Overview

Dutch speed skating teams are undergoing personnel changes for the upcoming season. Antoinette Rijpma-De Jong, an allround champion, has signed a two-season contract with Schaatsteam Reggeborgh with the goal of becoming an Olympic champion in Milan. Additionally, 19-year-old long-distance specialist Sil van der Veen is joining Schaatsteam Reggeborgh to compete in the allround division.

In injury news, Team Essent skater Joep Wennemars reported he is recovering from a detached tendon in his groin, requiring him to return to basic training to rebuild his physical condition.

Entities

Schaatsteam Reggeborgh · KNSB · Sil van der Veen · Rintje Ritsma · Joep Wennemars

Timeline

1 day ago

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Sil van der Veen joins Schaatsteam Reggeborgh
Skater Sil van der Veen is joining Schaatsteam Reggeborgh's allround division for the upcoming season.
1 day ago

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Dutch speed skaters announce team changes and injury updates
Speed skater Antoinette Rijpma-De Jong joins Schaatsteam Reggeborgh through the 2026 Olympics, while Joep Wennemars continues recovery from a groin injury.

Sources

nieuws.nl · omropfryslan.nl · schaatsteamreggeborgh.nl · welingelichtekringen.nl