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Nuis and Beune Withdraw from World Cup Qualifier
Kjeld Nuis and Joy Beune withdraw from the speed skating World Cup qualifier due to injury and illness, respectively. Other notable absences add to the impact.
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Kjeld NuisJoy BeunePatrick RoestFemke Kok
- Who else is missing the tournament and why?
- Other notable withdrawals include Patrick Roest, dealing with physical issues after a wisdom tooth extraction, and Femke Kok, who has the CMV virus.
- What is the reason for Joy Beune's withdrawal from the competition?
- Joy Beune is also withdrawing from the tournament due to illness; she has a fever and her team's medical staff deems it unsafe for her to participate in the 3000-meter race.
- What happened in a similar situation two years prior for Kjeld Nuis?
- Two years ago, Nuis also missed the World Cup qualifier due to a groin injury. He was still given a spot in the World Cup based on his prior performance.
- Why is Kjeld Nuis not participating in the World Cup qualification tournament?
- Kjeld Nuis will miss the World Cup qualification tournament due to a groin injury. He is experiencing significant pain from a tear he sustained a few weeks ago, making it too risky to compete.
- How does Kjeld Nuis feel about missing the tournament, and what measures did he take?
- Nuis is disappointed to miss the competition but prioritizes his long-term health, stating that he needs his body to last. He had tried various treatments to recover before deciding not to participate.