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Bob de Vries

Netherlands

SportSpeed Skating
FederationIDSSNED11612198401
NOCNetherlands
Born16 Dec 1984 in  Haule
GenderMen
ResidenceHaule, NED
OccupationFarmer
LanguagesDutch, English, German
FamilyChildren Pim, Maud, and Noor [2017]
Personal Bests
EventRecordDateLocation 
Personal Bests
  Event RecordDateLocation 
    500m 39.56 21 Nov 2020 Heerenveen  
    1000m 1:19.63 04 Mar 2007 Assen  
    1500m 1:51.04 15 Oct 2017 Inzell  
    5000m 6:10.48 01 Dec 2017 Calgary  
    10000m 12:43.57 21 Nov 2015 Salt Lake City, UT  
Main Achievements
 
Main Achievements
World Single Distances Championships
Event  
World Single Distances Championships
    10000m   1    
    Team Pursuit 8 Laps     1  
General Interest
General Interest
Other sportsHe has competed in marathon skating in the Netherlands. (Athlete, 04 Dec 2011)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Reason for choosing this sportHe switched from marathon skating to speed skating because it offered better financial rewards, which makes it easier for him to spend time away from his occupation as a farmer. His first year was unsuccessful, until a new coach recommended he try the longer distances that complemented his marathon background.  
When and where did you begin this sport?He began speed skating in 2009. Prior to that he had competed in marathon skating.  
General Interest
General Interest
InjuriesHe injured his left knee in February 2012. (lc.nl, 06 Feb 2012)

He was troubled by a back injury in 2011. (schaatsen.nl, 28 Oct 2016)
 
Social Media
Social Media
www.facebook.com/bob.devries.5  
twitter.com/vriesdebob  
General Interest
General Interest
Famous relativesHis sister Elma de Vries has represented the Netherlands in roller speed skating, winning gold in the 5000m relay at the 2016 European Championships in Heerde, Netherlands. She has also competed in speed skating at the Dutch championships. (SportsDeskOnline, 27 Oct 2017; teamnl.org, 13 Feb 2017)  
Other informationRETIREMENT
He announced his retirement from competitive speed skating in January 2021. (schaatsen.nl, 28 Jan 2021)
 
Championships results
Year Competition Event Rank  
Championships results
    2010/2011 World Single Distances Championships 10000m2  
    2010/2011 World Single Distances Championships Team Pursuit 8 Laps3  
    2011/2012 World Single Distances Championships 10000m6  
    2018 Olympic Games 5000m15  
World Cups
Year Competition Event Rank  
World Cups
    2013/2014 World Cup Classification Mass Start 20 Laps1  
    2013/2014 Heerenveen Mass Start 20 Laps1  
    2010/2011 World Cup Classification 5000/10000m3  
    2011/2012 Heerenveen 10000m3  
    2013/2014 Inzell Mass Start 20 Laps3  
    2010/2011 Salt Lake City, UT 10000m3  
    2010/2011 Berlin Team Pursuit 8 Laps3  
    2010/2011 Heerenveen 5000m3  
    2011/2012 World Cup Classification 5000/10000m16  
    2013/2014 World Cup Classification Overall16  
    2017/2018 World Cup Classification 5000/10000m19  
    2016/2017 World Cup Classification 5000/10000m22  
    2015/2016 World Cup Classification 5000/10000m25  
    2013/2014 World Cup Classification 5000/10000m30  
    2009/2010 World Cup Classification 5000/10000m30  
    2012/2013 World Cup Classification 5000/10000m32  
    2011/2012 World Cup Classification Overall33