By unbiasedwriter on Skatehive
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing were, dare I say, an absolute goldmine for the Netherlands! We didn't just participate; we practically owned the ice, especially the speed skating oval. With a sparkling total of 17 medals, including a dazzling 8 golds, the Dutch delegation managed to snag an impressive sixth place in the overall medal count. That's right, sixth! Not bad for a country that's mostly flat and known for its windmills, not mountains. Most of this frosty glory, as is tradition, came from our lightning-fast skaters, both long-track and short-track. So, let's lace up our virtual skates and glide back to celebrate our golden heroes of 2022, and then squint through the snow to see if they'll be bringing their A-game to the 2026 Games. Made with Gemini The Ice Queen of Beijing: Irene "The Gold Standard" Schouten If the 2022 Olympics had a reigning monarch, it was undoubtedly Irene Schouten. She didn't just skate; she practically glided to victory with an almost unfair dominanc