Dave Wesselink
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | David Wesselink |
| Born | 1 October 1999[1] |
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)[1] |
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Bobsleigh |
Event(s) | Two-man, Four-man |
| Turned pro | 2022[1] |
David Wesselink (born 1 October 1999) is a Dutch bobsledder and lawyer. He was selected to represent the Netherlands at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[2]
Prior to bobsleeding, Wesselink competed in hurdling, which included participating in the Dutch Indoor Championships.[3]
Wesselink began competing professionally in bobsleigh in 2022 in the European Championship. In 2024, he made his first appearance at the Bobsleigh World Championships, finishing 19th in two-man and 16th in four-man.[4] In 2025, he began competing full-time in the IBSF World Cup.
Wesselink was selected to represent the Netherlands at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[2] He finished tied for 10th in the two-man event, equaling the best result ever for a Dutch bobsledder at the Olympics.[5]
Personal life
Outside of sport, Wesselink is a lawyer, specializing in corporate law. He is a graduate of Leiden University.[6]
