Men
NED
Bob de Vries
NED- Date of birth16 Dec 1984
- Height183 CM
- ProfessionFarmer
- HometownHaule
- Place of birthHaule
- Start skating Club He began speed skating in 2009. Prior to that he had competed in marathon skating. Team Zaanlander: Netherlands
- HobbiesSpending time with his family. (schaatsen.nl, 31 Oct 2014)
- LanguagesDutch, English, German
- FamliyChildren Pim, Maud, and Noor [2017]
- CoachN/A
- ChoreographerN/A
- Former CoachN/A
- Practice low seasonN/A
- Practice high seasonN/A
- General Interest
- Sport Specific Information
He injured his left knee in February 2012. (lc.nl, 06 Feb 2012)
He was troubled by a back injury in 2011. (schaatsen.nl, 28 Oct 2016)
He was troubled by a back injury in 2011. (schaatsen.nl, 28 Oct 2016)
RETIREMENT
He announced his retirement from competitive speed skating in January 2021. (schaatsen.nl, 28 Jan 2021)
He announced his retirement from competitive speed skating in January 2021. (schaatsen.nl, 28 Jan 2021)
He has competed in marathon skating in the Netherlands. (Athlete, 04 Dec 2011)
He switched from marathon skating to speed skating because it offered better financial rewards, which makes it easier for him to spend time away from his occupation as a farmer. His first year was unsuccessful, until a new coach recommended he try the longer distances that complemented his marathon background.
