The term legendary pales in comparison to the Olympic achievements Ireen Wüst has achieved in recent years: six gold medals. But she also evokes a lot of respect by living up to the weather at the right time every four years. The adrenaline kept the topper from Goirle awake all night after her fantastic 1500 meters.
There was not yet time to read all the apps, ‘It was overwhelming’, she says. “I barely realize what I’ve accomplished. Started in Turin sixteen years ago. It seems far away, but it doesn’t feel that way. I’m proud that it worked again.”
Where is this last medal, NOS reporter Erben Wennemars asks. “On a par with the other medals. They all have their own story. Yesterday’s medal is actually a bonus. I actually wanted to stop, but the pleasure of skating brought me to Beijing.”