Jorrit Bergsma

Speedskater

Birthday February 1, 1986

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Netherlands

Age 38 years old

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About

Dutch speed skater who won the gold medal in the 10,000 meter race at the 2013 Winter Olympics. He won his first World Single Distance Championships gold medal in 2013.

Before Fame

He was born in Oldeboorn and began skating for the BAM team in 2010.

Trivia

At the 2014 Winter Olympics, he set a world record in the 10,000 meter event with a time of 12:44.45.

Family Life

He married fellow speed skater Heather Richardson.

Associated With

He and Ireen Wust are both Dutch Olympic gold medalists in speed skating.