How to skate a 10k

Re:How to skate a 10k by akjssdk on Monday February 14, 2022 @02:15AM (#30329121)

Just to add: he has always said that after the Olympics he is retiring (at age 25). He has not confirmed it as far as I know, but he has hinted at it in interviews and also in this document. He basically took the long distances in speed skating by storm, and is now doing a massive mic drop.

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Re:How to skate a 10k by wartijn_ on Monday February 14, 2022 @04:21AM (#30329980)

He has said in interviews after winning his two gold medal that he's going to try to stop, but since he tried that two times before, there's a 20% chance he'll be back.

He also said he doesn't know what he's going to do the next few years, but that there are a few ultra runs he still wants to do.

Here is a source. It's in Dutch though and doesn't mention the 20% https://www.nu.nl/olympische-spelen/6183560/van-der-poel-kie...

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Re:How to skate a 10k by Scarblac on Monday February 14, 2022 @02:40AM (#30329269)

It will be the 3rd time he quits the sport, he also won World championships as a junior already.

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