# Dutch speed skating team updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-speed-skating-team-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-05T12:10:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Sil van der Veen joins Schaatsteam Reggeborgh

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

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sil-van-der-veen-joins-schaatsteam-reggeborgh

### 2026-10-05: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-speed-skaters-announce-team-changes-and-injury-updates

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