De Jong sets new skating record   

By The Holland Times Monday 07 November 2011, 11:11

Dutch speed skating champion Bob de Jong held onto his national title for the 10,000 meter competition over the weekend. During the Dutch speed skating championship in Heerenveen, the 34-year-old was in "aggressive form." 

Finishing with a time of 12.57.29, De Jong set a new championship record. He was followed by Jorrit Bergsma, who won the 5,000 meter competition title as well. Sven Kramer finished third.

Thijsje Oenema finished first in the women's 500 and 1,000 events. At just 18-years-old, Pien Keulstra was the victor of the 2,000 and 5,000 women's races.