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 sixth 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.