Koen Verweij
- January 4, 2024
- Speed Skater
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Koen Verweij |
| Occupation | Speed Skater |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 26, 1990(1990-08-26) |
| Age | 34 |
| Birthplace | Netherlands |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Birth City | Alkmaar |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Koen Verweij Biography
| Name | Koen Verweij |
| Birthday | Aug 26 |
| Birth Year | 1990 |
| Place Of Birth | Netherlands |
| Home Town | Alkmaar |
| Birth Country | Netherlands |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Siblings | Dorien Verweij |
Koen Verweij is one of the most popular and richest Speed Skater who was born on August 26, 1990 in Netherlands, Alkmaar, Netherlands. Dutch speed skater who won the gold medal in the team pursuit at the 2014 Winter Olympics as well as a silver in the 1,500 meter race. He is also a multiple-time World Speed Skating Champion.
He succeeded Sven Kramer as the world champion in men’s speed skating in 2014.
Later in the same season he participated in the world junior championships in Changchun. He won the silver medal just behind his teammate Jan Blokhuijsen and in front of his other teammate Berden de Vries. It was the first time since 1997 that all medals were captured by skaters from the same country.
On 30 December 2007 Verweij skated his first 10 km race at the Dutch all-round championships at the Kardinge ice track in Groningen. He finished the tournament in fifth position which resulted in his qualification as first reserve skater for the European all-round championship in Kolomna. This was a remarkable accomplishment, since he was a junior at that moment, and posted faster times than Sven Kramer skated at the same age.
He has a sister named Dorien.
Koen Verweij Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Speed Skater |
| House | Living in own house. |
Koen Verweij is one of the richest Speed Skater from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Koen Verweij 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He competed in his first 10 kilometer race in 2007 and received the Egbert Van’t Oever Aanmoediging Award for the Best Young Dutch Skater.
He set a Dutch record in the 1,500 meter race with a time of 1:42.28 in November 2013.
Koen Verweij (Dutch pronunciation: [kun vɛrˈʋɛi] ; born 26 August 1990) is a Dutch speed skater and inline speed skater. At the end of the skating season 2008–09 he made a transfer from the Jong Oranje team of the national skating union (KNSB) to the commercial team of TVM.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Koen Verweij height 6 ft 0 in Koen weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Koen Verweij Dating?
According to our records, Koen Verweij is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Koen Verweij’s is not dating anyone.
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Verweij was the holder of the Dutch national record at the 1500 metres distance from 9 December 2017 until 10 March 2019.
Facts & Trivia
Koen Ranked on the list of most popular Speed Skater. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Koen Verweij celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.
Top Facts about Koen Verweij
- Koen Verweij is a Dutch speed skater born on August 26, 1990.
- He won silver in the men’s team pursuit at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
- Verweij also won gold in the men’s team pursuit at the 2013 World Championships.
- He has won a total of three medals at the World Single Distance Championships.
- Verweij has set two world records in speed skating events.
- He took a break from skating to pursue cycling but returned to skating in 2018.
- Verweij has struggled with injuries throughout his career, including knee and back problems.
- He is known for his unique style and technique on the ice.
- Verweij has been sponsored by companies such as Red Bull and Nike.
- As of 2021, he continues to compete professionally in speed skating competitions around the world.
Waar is Koen Verweij geboren?
Alkmaar, Nederland
Waar woont Koen Verweij?
Het optrekje van Koen ligt aan het golfresort Heidemeer in Heerenveen. Hier deelde hij tot voor kort lief en leed met Jutta.
Wat doet vader van Jutta Leerdam?
Leerdam is door haar vader , een windsurfliefhebber, vernoemd naar de Duitse wereldkampioene windsurfen Jutta Müller. Haar achternicht Dione Voskamp is eveneens actief in het langebaanschaatsen. Van 2017 tot 2022 had ze verkering met schaatser Koen Verweij.
Waarom schaatst Koen Verweij niet?
Verweij (31) stopt met schaatsen : ‘Kan niet meer topsporter zijn die ik wil zijn’ Koen Verweij stopt met schaatsen. In gesprek met De Telegraaf laat hij weten dat lichamelijke klachten hem hebben doen besluiten op 31-jarige leeftijd een punt te zetten achter zijn carrière.
Wie is de broer van Koen Verweij?
Dorien Verweij