Huizinga, who will compete in the 5,000m and team pursuit at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium when racing begins on Saturday, recognises the high standard of competition in the distance event. "It is a bit frustrating that other speed skaters are performing so well," Huizinga said. In the team pursuit, the 28-year-old remains cautiously optimistic. He won bronze in the team pursuit at the 2025 World Single Distances Championships in Hamar and also secured bronze in the team pursuit at the 2024 European Championships in Heerenveen. As he settles into his first Olympics, Huizinga says he is embracing the atmosphere.
