Beorn Nijenhuis (born 2 April 1984) is a Dutch speed skater, who represented the Netherlands at the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Born in Canada, where he started speed skating, he eventually moved to the Netherlands at the age of 13. A year later he received his Dutch citizenship, and started competing for them soon after.

Beorn Nijenhuis

He has been a standout in the men's 1000m on the international scene, ranking second in the Speed Skating World Cup standings and finishing fifth at the 2005 World Single Distance Championships. He was third in the final 1500m World Cup rankings. He was national record holder in the 1000 meter from 2008 to 2012.

Beorn Nijenhuis

The Torino Olympics was his first appearance at the Olympics. He finished 35th in the 500 metres and 12th in the 1000 meters.

Beorn Nijenhuis

Personal records

Nijenhuis has an Adelskalender score of 155.350 points

World records established

Source:

Tournament overview

DNF = Did not finish

DQ = Disqualified

Medals won

References

External links

Bio at NBCOlympics.com

Photos of Beorn Nijenhuis

1984 births

Living people

Dutch male speed skaters

Canadian people of Dutch descent

Canadian emigrants to the Netherlands

Olympic speed skaters for the Netherlands

People from Clearwater County, Alberta

People with acquired Dutch citizenship

Speed skaters at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Sportspeople from Alberta