Based on their performance in the recent past, the selection committee has given points to Kjeld Nuis (1500 meters) and Kai Verbij (1000 meters), who had to cancel the World Cup Qualification Tournament due to injuries. As a result, Wesly Dijs, just like two weeks ago in Heerenveen, will not start in the 1,000 meters. “That is a great pity”, says technical director Remy de Wit of the KNSB. “But ultimately the main goal of this season is to score as many medals as possible at the World Championship Distances, which are preferably gold in color. We have put together this selection based on that.”
Dijs in Calgary alone at 1,500 meters, Steenaart not to World Cup
