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Ted-Jan BloemenDutch and Canadian speed skater
Date of Birth: 16.08.1986
Country:  Canada |
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Ted-Jan Bloemen
Ted-Jan Bloemen is a Dutch-born Canadian speed skater who has achieved significant success in the sport. Beginning his career in the Netherlands, he later switched allegiance to represent Canada.
Early Career
Bloemen emerged as a talented skater in his youth, winning the world junior championship in the team pursuit in 2006. He continued to impress, capturing the World Cup title in the team pursuit in 2008.
Dutch National Success
In 2010, Bloemen placed second in the Dutch national all-around championship and claimed the title in 2012. This demonstrated his versatility and ability to compete across multiple distances.
Switch to Canada
In 2014, Bloemen made the significant decision to represent Canada. This move proved to be a turning point in his career, as he found even greater success on the international stage.
World Records and Victories
Bloemen has made a mark on the sport with his world-record performances. In 2015, he shattered Sven Kramer's world record in the 10-kilometer event by nearly 5 seconds. Two years later, he set a new world record in the 5,000-meter event with a time of 6 minutes 1.86 seconds.
