Dutch skater aiming for gold at fifth Olympics
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The word ‘legend’ is often overused by sports fans. However, when it comes to the Netherlands' speed skater Ireen Wust, it is the perfect description.
The 35-year-old has won 11 Olympic medals since her debut in Turin, in 2006. Included in that haul are five golds, of which four are for competing in an individual event.
Beijing 2022 will see her go for a record fifth consecutive individual crown, something no winter or summer olympian has achieved before.
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