- At the January 2014 European Short Track Speed Skating Championships, he was disqualified from the 5000m relay final after making an obscene hand gesture at first place finisher Viktor Ahn.
- Won 9 medals from World Championships over the years - 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.
- Is a short-track speed skater.
- Has one daughter, Myrthe together with his girlfriend.
- Dutch Sportsman of the Year 2015.
- Won one bronze Olympic medal in the 1000 m in 2014 in Sochi.
- Won both the European and world titles in the overall competition.
- Competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics in the men's 500 m, 1000 m and 1500m.
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