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Beune Dominates 3,000m, Leerdam Upsets Kok in Salt‍ Lake City World Cup

Salt Lake City, Utah – November 16, 2024 – Antoinette Beune of the Netherlands delivered a commanding performance in the women’s 3,000 meters, securing victory at the⁢ ISU World⁢ Cup⁢ in Salt Lake⁢ City. Meanwhile, a⁤ stunning upset unfolded⁣ in the women’s 1,000 meters,⁣ where Femke Leerdam also of the Netherlands edged out reigning champion Brittney​ Kok, claiming the gold medal.

These results mark a‍ significant shift in the competitive landscape as the speed ‍skating ‌season progresses, with Beune solidifying her position as a force in the longer distances and Leerdam demonstrating her ability ⁢to challenge Kok’s dominance in the​ 1,000m. The Salt Lake City world Cup serves as a‌ crucial stepping stone for​ athletes preparing for the World Single distances Championships in February and ultimately, ⁤the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Beune clocked a winning time of 4:02.83 in the 3,000m, leaving Ragne Wiklund of Norway‌ in second place with 4:04.91 and Marijke Groenewoud of the Netherlands taking bronze⁢ in 4:05.48.The performance underscores Beune’s consistency and tactical acumen, establishing her as a top contender for championship titles.

The 1,000m race delivered a surprise as Leerdam finished with a time of 1:15.49, narrowly defeating Kok, who finished ‍in ⁢1:15.62. Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands secured the bronze medal ⁢with a time of 1:16.01. The outcome signals⁣ a potential changing of the guard in the event,with Leerdam emerging as a serious ⁣threat to Kok’s ‌long-held reign.

Teh Dutch national skating championships begin this weekend, offering veteran speed skater Sven Kramer a final competitive stage ⁣and presenting Jouke Hoelstra with an opportunity to​ become the oldest Dutch champion in history ⁤at age 37. The ⁢competitions, commencing November 2nd,⁣ 2025, in Heerenveen, will determine the Dutch team for upcoming international events, including World Cups and the World single Distance Championships.

This year’s championship carries particular weight as it marks a potential​ turning ⁢point in Dutch speed skating. Kramer, a dominant force for over a decade, is nearing retirement, while ⁣Hoelstra aims to defy age expectations and secure​ a national title. The ⁤event also serves as a⁣ crucial qualifier for the Dutch ‍team heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, intensifying the competition among rising stars and established skaters.

Hoelstra, currently holding the Dutch ⁣record in the 5000m, faces challenges from younger competitors like⁤ Thomas Krol ⁣and​ Beau Snellink. The men’s all-round ⁢competition promises a thrilling battle for supremacy, ⁤with the long distances – 5000m and 10,000m – expected to be decisive. On the women’s side, Marijke Groenewoud and Esmee Visser are anticipated to contend for the title.

Dutch speed skating has a‍ rich history of Olympic and world Championship success, consistently ranking among the world’s leading nations in the sport. The National Championship in Heerenveen ⁤is a cornerstone event⁣ in the Dutch sporting calendar, drawing significant media attention and fan participation. The results will shape the composition of the Dutch team for the remainder of the 2025-2026 season ‌and beyond.

Feb 2, 2024 at 10:00 PM Update: 5 hours ago

Irene Schouten once again won World Cup gold in the 3,000 meters on Friday. Two weeks before the World Championship distances, she was the best in Quebec, ahead of Joy Beune and the Canadian Valerie Maltais. The Dutch played a supporting role in the 5,000 meters for men, but they did grab a third ticket for the World All-round Championships.

Schouten won her first World Cup gold in the 3,000 meters since November 2022. This season it did not really work out. She slowly found the connection. She finished second behind Beune last week in Salt Lake City. She came third in the World Cup competition before that.

In Quebec, Schouten achieved a time of 4:01.11 in the fifth stage. In the last stage, Beune, who was the best last week, rode to the second fastest time with 4.02.62. Marijke Groenewoud could not convince with complaints of a cold and finished eighth (4.04.80). Sanne in ‘t Hof came ninth (4.05.92).

With the win, Schouten builds up confidence towards the World Championships, which will be held from February 15 to 18. Earlier this season, Schouten only won World Cup gold in the mass start. She will also compete in that part at the World Championships in Calgary.

In two weeks, in addition to Schouten, Beune and Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong will also appear at the start of the 3,000 meters at the World Championships. Rijpma-de Jong has thanked World Cup matches in Quebec. She chooses her own preparation for the World Cup.

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Bloemen wins the World Cup again

In the 5,000 meters for men, victory went to Ted-Jan Bloemen. The Dutchman, riding for Canada, recorded a time of 6.13.87 in Quebec and won a World Cup competition for the first time in six years.

The 37-year-old Bloemen defeated Davide Ghiotto in a direct duel, who came second in 6.17.18. Third place went to the Norwegian Hallgeir Engebraten (6.17.56). Ghiotto secured the overall victory in the rankings with his second place.

The three Dutch participants did not interfere with the top of the results. Marwin Talsma finished ninth in 6.24.33, Marcel Bosker recorded the tenth fastest time (6.24.88) and Jesse Speijers was number thirteen with a time of 6.28.74.

Talsma, Bosker and Speijers still had to secure the third Dutch starting ticket in the 5,000 meters for the World All-round Championships in Quebec. They have achieved this with their final position in the World Cup rankings. Bosker can participate.

Patrick Roest, who had won the four other World Cups in the 5,000 meters this season, was missing in Quebec. The reigning world champion preferred to train on the way to the World Championship distances in Calgary. Ghiotto took advantage of this with the overall victory.

2024-02-02 23:03:37
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