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Velzeboer Wins European Short Track 1500m Gold

Xandra Velzeboer won the European Short Track Speed Skating Championships 1500m final in Dresden, Germany, on February 12th, despite a knee injury, employing a conservative strategy to overtake Italian rivals in the final lap while her younger sister Michelle finished fourth.

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Van 't Wout Wins Silver, Dutch Team Disqualified at European Short Track Championships

At the European Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Dresden, Jens van 't Wout won silver in the 1000m and the Dutch team was disqualified in the 5000m relay, both due to close calls and collisions with the Italian team, ultimately resulting in Italy winning gold and Netherlands winning silver...

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Dutch Court Upholds KNSB Decision; Verhaegh/Van Geffen Denied European Championship Spot

A Dutch court ruled against ice dancers Verhaegh/Van Geffen, denying their appeal for a European Championship spot, upholding the KNSB's decision to prioritize the pair Galli/Jakucs based on their 2018 agreement despite questions over their residency.

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Norway Wins European Speed Skating Title After 34-Year Drought

Sander Eitrem secured Norway's first European allround men's speed skating title in 34 years, surpassing the Netherlands' win count (39-37) and signifying a resurgence for the sport in Norway, boosted by increased media coverage and a strong team performance.

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Norway Dominates 5,000m at European Allround Championships

At the European Allround Championships in Thialf, Norway's Peder Kongshaug and Sander Eitrem dominated the 5,000-meter race, setting personal records and taking the lead; Beau Snellink was the best Dutch skater, finishing third overall.

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Netherlands Hosts Sporting Events Amidst Extinction Rebellion Protest

The Netherlands hosts NK short track in Leeuwarden and European Allround/Sprint Championships in Heerenveen, both televised on NOS; Extinction Rebellion plans to block the A12 highway in The Hague to protest fossil fuel subsidies; the weather will be 2-5 degrees Celsius with potential ice.

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Velzeboer Wins European Short Track Gold Despite Injury

Xandra Velzeboer secured European gold in the 1500m short track speed skating final despite a knee injury, while her sister Michelle finished fourth in the 500m after a collision with Arianna Fontana; the event showcased the intense competition between the Netherlands and Italy.

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Van 't Wout Dominates Day 1 of European Short Track Championships with Two Golds

Jens van 't Wout won two gold medals in the 500m and 1500m races at the European Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Dresden on the first day of competition, showcasing his return to top form after a previous injury and making him a strong favorite for a hat trick.

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Dutch Court Defers Ice Dancing Championship Dispute to Skating Federation

A Dutch court rejected an injunction from ice dancers Chelsea Verhaegh and Sherim van Geffen to compete in the European Championships, deferring to the national skating federation's internal process to resolve the dispute with their rivals Alessio Galli and Hanna Jakucs over the sole Dutch spot. The...

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Rijpma-de Jong Leads European Allround Championships After Day One

Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong leads the European Allround Championships after winning the 500m and placing fifth in the 3000m, which was won by Ragne Wiklund; Joy Beune is second overall, 1.83 seconds behind Rijpma-de Jong.

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Resurgent German Lugers Show Improved Form in Altenberg World Cup

At the Altenberg World Cup, German lugers Max Langenhan and Felix Loch secured a 1-2 finish in the men's singles, while Anna Berreiter and Merle Fräbel took second and third in the women's singles; this follows previous struggles against Austria, improving team confidence before the Winterberg Europ...

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Leerdam Leads After Day One of European Sprint Championships

At the European Sprint Championships in Thialf, Jutta Leerdam took the lead after winning the 1000m (1.14.21) and placing second in the 500m (37.77), while Femke Kok won the 500m (37.58) and placed second in the 1000m, and Suzanne Schulting placed third in both races.

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