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November 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Jutta Leerdam is aiming for her seventh consecutive title in the 1000m event at the live Dutch National Championships (NK Afstanden). She has successfully advanced to the final, along with other notable competitors like Jorrit Bergsma, who is set to compete in the 10km event. Marcel Bosker has impressed with a strong performance in the 10km race, while Merel Conijn has dominated the women's 5000m event. The final day of the championships will feature medal races in the 10km, 5000m, 1000m, and mass start events. Kjeld Nuis has secured gold in the men's 1500m event, and Femke Kok has won the national title in the women's 500m. There have been concerns about a potential injury to Jutta Leerdam, but she has managed to qualify for the 1000m final.
November 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
**Merel Conijn** won the first title of the day at the Dutch National Speed Skating Championships (NK Afstanden) in Thialf, claiming victory in the 3000 meters. The event saw a close race between **Femke Kok** and **Jutta Leerdam** in the 500 meters. **Merel Conijn** and **Marijke Groenewoud** are leading the pack in the women's 3000 meters, with an exciting finish approaching. The day began with the women's 3000 meters, followed by the women's 500 meters and men's 1500 meters. **Merel Conijn** ultimately secured the win in the 3000 meters, defeating **Marijke Groenewoud**. **Joy Beune**, the world champion, had to withdraw from the 3000 meters due to illness, with doctors deeming it medically irresponsible for her to start. The second day of NK Afstanden kicked off with the women's 3000 meters, while the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum was also a notable event. **Marijke Groenewoud** dominated the 1500 meters, while **Jenning de Boo** won the 500 meters. The competition for gold in the women's 1500 meters was intense, with **Marijke Groenewoud** aiming to defend her title. The first round of the men's 500 meters is underway, with **Marcel Bosker** winning the 5000 meters. **Patrick Roest** is the one to watch in the men's 5000 meters, while **Jenning de Boo** is seeking his third consecutive title in the 500 meters.