Overview

Ireen Wüst is a Dutch speed skater who is the most decorated athlete in the history of the Winter Olympics. She has won 11 Olympic medals, including six golds, across five different Games. Wüst’s versatility and consistency in both middle-distance and long-distance events have made her a dominant figure in speed skating. Her achievements and longevity in the sport have made her a national hero in the Netherlands and a respected figure in the world of speed skating.