Tom Prinsen
Dutch speed skater
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| Intro | Dutch speed skater | |
| Places | Netherlands | |
| is | Athlete Speed skater | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 11 September 1982, Hengelo | |
| Age | 42 years |
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Biography
Tom Prinsen (born September 11, 1982 in Hengelo) is a Dutch long track speedskater specialised in the longer distances. In 2003 he became Dutch neo junior champion. By beating Postma, Romme and Ritsma in a skateoff, he qualified himself for the World Championship of 2004 in Hamar, Norway. He ended in sixth place.
Personal best times
| Personal records | ||||
| Men's Speed skating | ||||
| Event | Result | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 37.04 | 2005-11-19 | Salt Lake City | |
| 1000 m | 1.11.95 | 2003-03-22 | Calgary | |
| 1500 m | 1.46.81 | 2007-03-15 | Calgary | |
| 3000 m | 3.45.07 | 2007-03-10 | Calgary | |
| 5000 m | 6.17.34 | 2007-03-13 | Calgary | |
| 10000 m | 13.14.95 | 2007-03-15 | Calgary | |
Prinsen held the junior world record 3000 m for one year, with a time of 3:46.75 in Calgary, 21 March 2002, and the junior world record 5000 m for two years, with 6:29.69 set in Calgary the following day.