Olympic speed skating champion Thomas Krol didn't often think about training, while travelling Australia

Olympisch schaatskampioen Thomas Krol samen met zijn vriendin Ramona in Manly - 04/04/2023 Credit: Paulien Roessink

Thomas Krol's dream came true at the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2022. The speed skater won Olympic gold at the 1,000m and a silver medal at the 1,500m. Nevertheless, the 30-year-old sprinter is not thinking about retiring yet. Through long trips to e.g. Australia, he manages to recharge again for the new season.

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This interview is in Dutch.

After his gold and silver medals at the Beijing Olympics (Feb. 2022), Thomas Krol was a guest at the Dutch public broadcaster's evening program Op 1. Watch the interview below.