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How long does it take to skate 10000 meters?
The fastest speed skating 10,000 metres by a male is 12 minutes 30.74 seconds, achieved by Nils van der Poel (Sweden) at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China, on 11 February 2022.
Is Nils van der Poel of Dutch descent?
He is of Hungarian and Dutch descent.
Is skating faster than running?
Looking at other events on the track, in both speed skating and running, the rule of thumb seems to be that skating is, very roughly, twice as fast as running.
What nationality is Nils van der Poel?
SwedishNils van der Poel / Nationality
Where does the Van der Poel come from?
Mathieu van der Poel
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 January 1995 Kapellen, Flanders, Belgium |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb; 11 st 11 lb) |
| Team information |
How fast do pro rollerbladers go?
How Fast Can Inline Skaters Go? Average inline skaters can attain speeds hovering around 8mph-16mph. In comparison, the fastest inline skaters can sustain an average speed of 25mph. But some speed skaters can reach pretty high speeds, sometimes rolling along at 40mph or even faster.
Why do speed skaters wear gloves?
Cut-resistant gloves are worn to protect skaters’ hands from blades. Short track speed skaters may touch the ice with their hands for stability in the turns, therefore their gloves have hard plastic balls on the fingertips to slide along the ice.
Can skating improve running?
For beginner and intermediate or recreational runners, roller skating or rollerblading can improve your cardio fitness. And, if you’re prone to injury, this can be a great cross-training method to reduce impact on the shins, knees, and hips, says Thomson.
How good is Nils van der Poel?
Nils van der Poel is the reigning World Champion in both the 5,000- and 10,000-meter races (2021), as well as the world record holder in both distances. Van der Poel won the gold medal in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters at the 2022 Winter Olympics.