Jochem Uytdehaage
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jochem Simon•Uytdehaage |
| Used name | Jochem•Uytdehaage |
| Born | 9 July 1976 in Utrecht, Utrecht (NED) |
| Measurements | 174 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Schaatsvereniging Utrecht |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 3 |
Biography
After several years among the best Dutch skaters, Jochem Uytdehaage finally broke through in 2001, winning the Dutch allround title and being allowed to skate in international competition. The next season, he won all the major titles. Starting with the European title in January, he became the speed skating star of the 2002 Olympics, winning a silver in the 1,500 m and two gold medals in the longest distances, both in world record times, with his winning time on the 10,000 m the first ever below 13 minutes. He closed out the season by winning the World Allround Championships with a world record points total. Uytdehaage would not be as dominant again, nevertheless capturing two more titles, the 2003 5,000 m World Championships and the 2005 European Allround title. Uytdehaage failed to qualify for the 2006 Games, and retired the following season. In addition to his international titles, Uytdehaage has won two Dutch allround titles, two Dutch 10k championships and three World Cup races (5000 m and team pursuit). He has since established the Sporttop foundation, which mentors young athletes.
Personal Bests: 500 – 36.27 (2005); 1000 – 1:11.36 (2001); 1500 – 1:44.57 (2002); 3000 – 3:43.28 (2001); 5000 – 6:14.66 (2002); 10000 – 12:58.92 (2002).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | NED |
Jochem Uytdehaage | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold | ||||
| 10,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 1 | Gold |
Olympic Records
Records may have been broken subsequently during the same competition.| Games | Date | Sport | Event | Phase | Mark | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Winter Olympics | 9 February 2002 | Speed Skating (Skating) | 5,000 metres, Men | Final Standings | 6:14.66 WR | 1 |
| 2002 Winter Olympics | 19 February 2002 | Speed Skating (Skating) | 1,500 metres, Men | Final Standings | 1:44.57 WR | 2 |
| 2002 Winter Olympics | 22 February 2002 | Speed Skating (Skating) | 10,000 metres, Men | Final Standings | 12:58.92 WR | 1 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Winter Universiade (0–1–0 1997 Muju SSK silver: 10000 m)
- Listed in Olympians Who Led the Adelskalender (speed skating) (Allround – 17 March 2001 - 2 February 2002 and 9 February 2002 - 13 November 2005: 150.213 (17 March 2001; Calgary, CAN), 149.597 (9 February 2002; Salt Lake City, USA), 149.013 (19 February 2002; Salt Lake City, USA), 147.808 (22 February 2002; Salt Lake City, USA), 147.668 (6 January 2005; Heerenveen, NED), 147.558 (10 November 2005; Calgary, CAN))
- Listed in Olympians Who Set a World Record in Speed Skating (5000 m – 9 February 2002 - 13 November 2005: 6:14.66 (9 February 2002; Salt Lake City, USA); 10000 m – 22 February 2002 - 4 December 2005: 12:58.92 (22 February 2002; Salt Lake City, USA); Small Combination – 17 March 2001 - 13 August 2005: 147.665 (15/17 March 2001; Calgary, CAN); Big Combination – 17 March 2002 - 11 January 2004: 152.482 (15/17 March 2002; Heerenveen, NED))
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Speed Skating Championships (2–0–1 2002 Erfurt gold: Allround; 2004 Heerenveen bronze: Allround; 2005 Heerenveen gold: Allround)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships (1–0–0 2002 Heerenveen gold: Allround)
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships (1–0–0 2003 Berlin gold: 5000 m)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Elected Dutch Athlete of the Year (2002)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Awarded the Oscarstatuetten (Oscar Mathisen Award) (2002)