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Hungary — Sven Kramer of the Netherlands and Martina Sablikova of the Czech Republic won the all-around titles Sunday at the European speedskating championships. Kramer won the men's 1,500 meters and 10,000 to claim his fifth European crown. He finished...
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Kramer has won the European Allround Speed Skating Championships in Budapest. It’s the fifth time he’s won the title. The speed skating star from Friesland in the north of the Netherlands beat his closest rival in the competition, compatriot Jan...
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Sven Kramer of the Netherlands competes during the 1500m men's division B event during the ISU World Cup Speed Skating in Hamar, Norway February 12, 2012. View Photo »
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Kramer of the Netherlands and Martina Sablikova of the Czech Republic won the all-around titles Sunday at the European speedskating championships. Kramer won the men's 1,500 meters and 10,000 to claim his fifth European crown. He finished the first race...
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After two races, Jan Blokhuijsen is at the top of the table. Kramer came in first, on 6:31.82, followed by Blokhuijsen on 6:36.49. Frenchman Alexix Contin was third with a time of 6:38.08. Eearlier in the day, Blokhuijsen ended third in the 500-metre...
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Dutch Sven Kramer competes in the Men's 1500 metre B-Race of the Ice Speed Skating World Cup in Hamar, on February 12, 2012. View Photo »
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The Dutch Skating Association KNSB is currently holding trials for next year’s European Championships in Budapest. Kramer’s time - 1:47:33 – means he is almost certain of a spot in the national squad. However, the team won’t be named until after...
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He's signed up with a team from Groningen and is targeting Olympia's Tour -- not that they have an invitation yet, but it sounds like they are optimistic that Kramer's presence will make the nut. The media are a bit hazy on whether this is a full-time,...
About Sven Kramer
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Sven Kramer (born April 23, 1986 in Heerenveen, Friesland) is a Dutch speed skater. He is the son of former skater Yep Kramer. Kramer is widely regarded as the most promising young talent in Dutch speed skating. Full Article
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Dutch Sven Kramer competes in the Men's 1500 metre B-Race of the Ice Speed Skating World Cup in Hamar, on February 12, 2012.
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Sven Kramer of the Netherlands competes on his way to second place in the 5000m Men Division A event during the ISU World Cup Speed Skating in Hamar, Norway, February 11, 2012.
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Winner Netherlands' Bob DeJong (C) second-placed Netherlands' Sven Kramer (L) and third-placed Netherlands' Jan Blokhuijsen pose on the podium of the men's 5000m during the World Cup speed skating in Hamar on February 11, 2012.
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Netherlands' Sven Kramer competes during the men's 5000m during the World Cup speed skating in Hamar on February 11, 2012. Sven Kramer took second place of the event with a time of 6min 21.87sec.
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First-placed Bob de Jong (C), second-placed Sven Kramer (L) and third-placed Jan Blokhuijsen, all of the Netherlands, celebrate after the 5000m Men Division A event during the ISU World Cup Speed Skating in Hamar, Norway, February 11, 2012.
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Sven Kramer of Netherlands (L), winner of the European speed skating all-round championship, celebrates with second placed Jan Blokhuijsen of Netherlands in Budapest, January 8, 2012.
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Sven Kramer of Netherlands competes at the 10,000 metres race during the European speed skating championship in Budapest January 8, 2012. Kramer finished first place at all-round championship.
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Gold medalist Dutch Sven Kramer (R) competes with his teammate second placed Jan Blokhuijsen (L) during the 10000m competition of the Essent ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2012 in the City Park Ice Rink of Budapest on January 8, 2012.
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Gold medalist Dutch Sven Kramer competes during the 10000m competition of the Essent ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2012 in the City Park Ice Rink of Budapest on January 8, 2012.
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Sven Kramer of the Netherlands celebrates his victory at the European speed skating all-round championship in Budapest January 8, 2012.
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Dutch Sven Kramer (L) celebrates his gold medal after the 10000m of the Essent ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2012 in the City Park Ice Rink of Budapest on January 8, 2012.
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Dutch Sven Kramer (L) celebrates his gold medal with his teammate silver medalist Jan Blokhoijsen (R) after the 10000m of the Essent ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2012 in the City Park Ice Rink of Budapest on January 8, 2012.
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Netherlands' Sven Kramer competes to win the men's 10000 meter race at the European Speed Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Sven also finished the event's final classification as gold medalist.
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Sitting on a horse sledge, gold medalist and Dutch Sven Kramer (R) of men celebrates his victory in the final classification of the Essent ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2012 with unidentified woman in the City Park Ice Rink of Budapest on January 8, 2012 after the awarding ceremony...
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Netherlands' Sven Kramer, left, and Jan Blokhuijsen, right, react after competing with each other in the men's 1,000 meter race at the European Speed Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Sven won the gold medal, while Blokhuijsen won the silver at the final...
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Netherlands' Sven Kramer, front, and Jan Blokhuijsen, back compete with each other during the men's 1,000 meter race at the European Speed Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Sven won the gold medal, while Blokhuijsen won the silver at the final...
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Gold medalists, Czech Martina Sablikova (L) of women and Dutch Sven Kramer of men celebrate their victory in the final classification of the Essent ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2012 in the City Park Ice Rink of Budapest on January 8, 2012 after the awarding ceremony.
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Jan Blokhuijsen (L) of the Netherlands, compatriot Sven Kramer (C) and Havard Bokko of Norway celebrate their victory at the European speed skating all-round championship in Budapest January 8, 2012. Kramer came in first, while Blokhuijsen and Bokko came in second and third respectively.
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Dutch Sven Kramer (C) celebrates his gold medal on the podium with his teammate silver medalist Jan Blokhoijsen (not pictured) and third placed Norway's Sverre Lunde Pedersen (not pictured) in the final classification of the Essent ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2012 in the City...
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Netherlands' gold medalist Sven Kramer waves after winning the men's final classification at the European Speed Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.
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Netherlands' gold medalist Sven Kramer, center, Netherlands' silver medalist Jan Blokhuijsen, left, and Norway's Havard Bokko, right, are seen together after the European Speed Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.
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Dutch Sven Kramer adjusts his cap as he celebrates his gold medal on the podium in the final classification of the Essent ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2012 at the City Park Ice Rink of Budapest on January 8, 2012. Kramer won the event ahead of Norway's Sverre Lunde Pedersen...
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Dutch Sven Kramer celebrates his gold medal on the podium in the final classification of the Essent ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2012 in the City Park Ice Rink of Budapest on January 8, 2012 during the awarding ceremony. Kramer won the event ahead of Norway's Sverre Lunde...
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Dutch Sven Kramer celebrates his gold medal on the podium in the final classification of the Essent ISU European Speed Skating Championships 2012 in the City Park Ice Rink of Budapest on January 8, 2012 during the awarding ceremony.
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Netherlands' Sven Kramer, left and Jan Blokhuijsen, right, compete against each other during the men's 1,500 meter race at the European Speed Skating Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Kramer won the 1,500 meter race, while Blokhuijsen finished as third.
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Dutch Sven Kramer competes in the Men's 1500 metre B-Race of the Ice Speed Skating World Cup in Hamar, on February 12, 2012.
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