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Congratulations to speed skater Jorrit Bergsma on his record set at the Sochi 2014 Olympics

February 19, 2014

Vladimir Putin congratulated Dutch speed skater Jorrit Bergsma, who set a new record with his win in the 10,000 metres race at the XXII Winter Olympics in Sochi.

The President said, in particular, in his message:

“You are rightly considered a talented athlete and worthy representative of the famous Dutch speedskating school. You have always worked persistently toward your goals and have achieved notable success at the highest-level competitions.

I am happy that luck is with you at these XXII Winter Olympics in Sochi. With your brilliant performance in the 10,000 metres event you set a new Olympic record. I congratulate you on this victory and wish you all the very best.”

February 19, 2014