Ronald Mulder
Dutch speed skater (born 1986)
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Ronald Mulder (born 27 February 1986) is a Dutch speed skater. He won bronze in the men's 500 metres event at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia,[2] and finished sixth in the men's 500 metres event at the 2012 World Single Distance Championships.[3] His twin brother, Michel Mulder, is also a speed skater. Both competed in the 2017 World Games in Wrocław, Poland representing the Netherlands in 500 metres sprint and 200 metres time trial. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics in the men's 500 metres event, finishing in 7th place.
Mulder in 2013 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Born | 27 February 1986 Zwolle, Netherlands |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] |
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Speed skating |
| Club | Team Reggeborgh |
Medal record | |
Mulder is the current holder of the Dutch record on the 500 metres distance.[4]
In 2023, he took part in the television show Het Onbekende.[5]
Personal records
| Men's speed skating | ||||
| Event | Result | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m | 34.08 | 26 February 2017 | Olympic Oval, Calgary | Current Dutch record |
| 1000 m | 1:08.46 | 13 December 2009 | Utah Olympic Oval, Salt Lake City | |
| 1500 m | 1:53.98 | 11 August 2012 | Vikingskipet, Hamar | |
| 3000 m | 4:22.82 | 13 January 2008 | Thialf, Heerenveen | |
| 5000 m | 8:08.12 | 12 February 2004 | De Vechtsebanen, Utrecht | |
