Suzanne Schulting at the Olympics: Everything to know about speed skating star at Beijing Games
Suzanne Schulting may be the most dominant athlete in her given sport coming into the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The Dutch speed skating superstar is looking to cement her name into history.
At the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in March, she won all five events she entered.
She won gold in the overall, 500 meters, 1,000 meters, 1,500 meters and 3,000 meters relay.
Among the women expected to challenge her for medals are Canadian Courtney Sarault, Italy's Arianna Fontana, who is the reigning Olympic champion in the 500 meters, Kristen Santos of the United States and Schulting's Dutch teammate Selma Poutsma.
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Here is everything to know about Suzanne Schulting:
Who is Suzanne Schulting?
Suzanne Schulting is a short track speed skater from the Netherlands.
How old is Suzanne Schulting?
Schulting is currently 24 years old. She was born on Sept. 25, 1997.
How tall is Suzanne Schulting?
Schulting is 5-foot-7.
Where is Suzanne Schulting from?
Schulting was born in Groningen, Netherlands.
When will Suzanne Schulting compete in Beijing?
The women's speed skating events will start Feb. 5, with the 3,000 meters and the 1500 meters two days later. She also plans to compete in the 500-, 1,000-meter and team events.
How many Olympic medals does Suzanne Schulting have?
Schulting has two Olympic medals. She won a bronze medal in the women's 3,000 meter relay at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and a gold medal in the women's 1,000 meters, winning the first-ever Olympic gold medal in short-track speed in her country's history.
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