MILANO ICE DRAMA! ⟩ A Chinese competitor's dangerous maneuver robbed a Dutch athlete of his dream race and medal
Dutch Olympic speed skater and reigning world champion Joep Wennemars lost his chance for a gold medal at the Milano-Cortina Olympics following a collision with Chinese rival Lian Ziwen.
"My Olympic dream is crushed" - A rival's blunder robbed the favorite of a medal
Dutch speed skater Joep Wennemars's Olympic aspirations were dashed after a collision with a competitor during the men's 1000-meter race, resulting in a fifth-place finish.
Chinese Athlete's 'Disruptive Skating' Leads to Benemars Finishing 5th... "My Olympic Dream is Torn"
Dutch speed skater Joep Benemars finished 5th in the men's 1000m at the 2026 Winter Olympics after colliding with Chinese skater Lian Ziwen, who was subsequently disqualified for improper skating behavior.