Tom Prinsen
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Tom Prinsen (born September 11, 1982 in Hengelo) is a Dutch long track speedskater specialised in the longer distances. In 2003 he became Dutch neo junior champion. By beating Postma, Romme and Ritsma in a skateoff, he qualified himself for the World Championship of 2004 in Hamar, Norway. He ended in the top 10 at the 6th place.
[edit] Personal best times
500 m 37.04 Salt Lake City, USA 2005-11-19
1000 m 1.11.95 Calgary, CAN 2003-03-22
1500 m 1.46.81 Calgary, CAN 2007-03-15
3000 m 3.45.07 Calgary, CAN 2007-03-10
5000 m 6.17.34 Calgary, CAN 2007-03-13
10000 m 13.14.95 Calgary, CAN 2007-03-15
Prinsen held the junior world record 3000 m for one year, with a time of 3:46.75 in Calgary, 21 March 2002, and the junior world record 5000 m for two years, with 6:29.69 set in Calgary the following day.
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