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The Dutch speed skating season is opening amid a string of setbacks. Star skater Patrick Roest is sidelined with an unspecified foot injury, with uncertainty over when he will race again, while fellow skater Kok admits he has 'little desire to race' just before the season starts. Meanwhile several ice rinks, including the Ireen Wüst IJsbaan and the Deventer rink, cannot open because of melted ice or cooling system failures.
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Dutch speed skater Patrick Roest is dealing with a foot problem known as 'zwabbervoet', and there is still much uncertainty about when he will return to the ice. Dutch media report that the injury raises doubts about his preparation and upcoming competitions, leaving fans and the skating world waiting for clarity on his recovery timeline.
- 3Michelle Kwan shares lessons with Texas A&M-San Antonio students▼From Olympic ice to diplomacy, Michelle Kwan shares lessons with A&M-San Antonio students
Two-time Olympic figure skating medalist Michelle Kwan spoke with students at Texas A&M-San Antonio, drawing on her journey from competitive skating to a career in diplomacy. She shared lessons from her athletic career and public service, offering students insight into resilience, leadership and life after sport.
- 4Guignard and Fabbri Mark 15 Years with 'Diamanti'●15 Years Together: Charlène Guignard & Marco Fabbri Dance to "Diamanti" 🇮🇹🎶 | Music Monday
Italian ice dancers Charlène Guignard and Marco Fabbri are celebrating fifteen years skating together, highlighted in a feature tied to their free dance music "Diamanti". The Olympic channel piece showcases the veteran duo's long partnership as they build toward the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, and fans have been engaging heavily with the retrospective.
- 5McKenna skates with Leafs, fine-tunes shot with Alfredsson▼Leafs Ice Chips: McKenna takes part in optional skate; works with Alfredsson on shot
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Bennett McKenna took part in the team's optional skate and spent time working with assistant coach Daniel Alfredsson on his shot. The session was noted in TSN's Leafs Ice Chips coverage. The details of McKenna's status with the club and what the development signals for his role are not spelled out in the report.