Robert Vunderink
Speed skater
Intro | Speed skater | |
Places | Netherlands | |
is | Athlete Speed skater | |
Work field | Sports | |
Gender |
| |
Birth | 28 August 1961 | |
Age | 63 years |
Robert Vunderink (born 28 August 1961) is a retired speed skater from the Netherlands who was active between 1981 and 1993. He competed at the 1984 and 1992 Winter Olympics in the 5000 m and 10000 m; his best achievement was fourth place in the 10000 m in 1992.
He finished in second place at the national allround championships in 1983 and then focused on long distances, winning the 10000 m in 1987 and 1989, finishing second in 1991 and 1992, and third in 1990. He was less successful in 5000 m, with a silver medal at the national championship in 1989 and two bronze medals in 1991 and 1992.
Personal bests:
500 m – 40.03 (1985)
1000 m – 1:18.60 (1985)
1500 m – 1:59.23 (1982)
5000 m – 6:51.43 (1992)
10000 m – 14:02.34 (1992)
^ a b
^