Sven Kramer

Who is Sven Kramer?

Sven Kramer is a Dutch long track speed skater. He is the Olympic champion of the 5000 meter in Vancouver 2010, six-time European, and six-time World Allround Champion. He is also three-time world champion and world record holder in the 5000 m, 10000 m, and the team pursuit. Before Shani Davis he was first in the Adelskalender; as of 7 March 2009, he is second behind Davis. Winning the 2010 World Allround Championship, he was the first speed skater in history to win four consecutive world allround championships, and eight consecutive international allround championships. In 2013 he became the second speed skater to win six European allround championships, after compatriot Rintje Ritsma.