Where is Suzanne Schulting from?

Suzanne Schulting was born in Groningen, Netherlands and grew up in Heerenveen, Netherlands in the northern part of the country.

How old is Suzanne Schulting in 2026?

Schulting will be 29 at the 2026 Winter Olympics and was born on September 25, 1997.

When did Suzanne Schulting start speed skating?

Growing up in a small town, Schulting first learned to speed skate by practicing on frozen canals in the winter. By eight years old, she had transitioned from traditional speed skating to short track, where she quickly proved her talent.

How did Suzanne Schulting rise to fame in short track?

Schulting proved herself as a formidable talent on the junior international circuit. In 2016 she had a breakout year, winning gold in the 1500m at the World Junior Championships and scoring a pair of podiums at the senior European Championships. After that, Schulting never looked back. She continued to move up the rankings until she had reached the top of the sport, making history along the way.

What events does Suzanne Schulting compete in?

In short track, Schulting competes in the 500m, 1000m, 1500m and the 3000m relay events. She also competes in long-track speed skating in the 500m and 1000m races.

How did Suzanne Schulting make history at the PyeongChang and Beijing Olympics?

During her Olympic debut at the 2018 PyeongChang Games, Schulting made history as the first Dutch skater to ever win an Olympic gold medal in a short track event. Four years later in Beijing, she became the first short track woman from any country to win four medals at a single Olympics. 

Why is Suzanne Schulting considered one of the greatest Dutch speed skaters of all time?

While the Netherlands long has been a powerhouse in the world of speed skating, Schulting’s gold medal in PyeongChang (when she was just 20 years old) got the Dutch team its elusive first Olympic title in short track. The following year, the 21-year-old Schulting became the first Dutch woman to win an overall short track world championship title. Since then, she has continued to dominate the short track circuit, breaking records across the board and cementing her status as a Dutch speed skating legend.

When did Suzanne Schulting win Dutch Sportswoman of the Year?

Following her historic performance in PyeongChang, Schulting was named the Dutch Sportswoman of the Year for 2018. She also is a two-time Dutch Short Track Skater of the Year winner (2016, 2022) and was awarded Best Female Short Track Skater in the Netherlands (2018). In March 2018, she was made a Knight of the Orde van Oranje-Nassau, a Dutch knighthood, for her performance in PyeongChang.

Who is Suzanne Schulting’s coach?

Schulting’s coach for most of her career was Jeroen Otter, who coached the Dutch team since 2010. However, Otter took a sabbatical in 2022, and Niels Kerstholt now coaches the team.

What is Suzanne Schulting’s career timeline in short track?

Schulting burst onto the short track scene in 2016, landing on the podium twice at the European championships. She made her mark on the World Cup circuit during the 2016-17 season, finishing first in the 1000m standings and second in the 1500m standings. In 2017, she collected her first world championship medal, a bronze in the 1000m.

Schulting had a breakout performance in PyeongChang, bringing home two Olympic medals and scoring her country’s first Olympic short track title. Following the PyeongChang Games, Schulting ascended to new heights. She finished first in the 1000m and 1500m events during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons, won the 1000m world championship gold and became the first Dutch woman to win the world championship overall competition. 

Schulting secured her status as a skating legend in 2021, becoming just the second woman ever to complete a clean sweep at the world championships, taking home gold in the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 3000m relay and overall competitions. The following year at the Beijing Olympics she won a pair of Olympic titles, as she stormed to a four-medal performance, something no other woman in short track history ever had accomplished.

Since Beijing, Schulting has taken home a handful of medals as she has battled several injuries, including an ankle fracture that kept her out of the 2024-25 World Tour (rebranded from World Cup) season. She also has switched her focus to speed skating training, which she has shared is easier on her ankle as she rehabs and targets a return for the 2026 Winter Games.

How many Olympic medals has Suzanne Schulting won?

Heading into the Milan Cortina Olympics, Schulting holds six Olympic medals, including three gold medals.

How did Suzanne Schulting perform at PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022?

At her debut Olympics in 2018, Schulting stunned the world when she won gold in the women’s 1000m race. She also was part of the Dutch team that landed a surprise bronze medal in the women’s 3000m despite not qualifying for the A final. Four years later, Schulting dominated the Beijing Olympics, winning gold in the 1000m and the 3000m relay with her teammates. She also scored a silver in the 500m and a bronze in the 1500m. She just missed a medal in the mixed team relay, with the Dutch squad finishing fourth.

How many world championships and World Cup titles has Suzanne Schulting earned?

So far, Schulting has won the World Cup overall season title four times and has two overall world championship titles to go along with a plethora of individual event season titles.

What are Suzanne Schulting’s best events and distances?

In short track, Schulting is dominant across all three individual distances, holding various titles in the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m races, as well as the 3000m relay events. However, her best event is the 1000m, where she currently holds the world record.

What history has Suzanne Schulting accomplished at the Olympics for the Netherlands?

Schulting has gone beyond expectations while representing the Netherlands at the Olympics. Her gold medal in 2018 not only was the country's first ever short track Olympic title but also made her one of the nation’s youngest ever Olympic gold medalists. 

Will Suzanne Schulting compete at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics?

While the Netherlands has not yet announced the official roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics, Schulting expects to be a key feature on the team.

Could Suzanne Schulting win multiple gold medals again in 2026?

Although she missed the past short track season due to injury, Schulting’s prowess on the ice means she will be a strong contender in whatever events she enters.

How is Suzanne Schulting performing in the 2025–26 ISU World Cup season?

Schulting has not yet taken the ice during the 2025-26 ISU World Cup season, though she was named to the Netherlands speed skating team as she focuses on the discipline in preparation for the Milan Cortina Olympics.

What races will Suzanne Schulting skate at Milan Cortina 2026?

At this point, Schulting has not announced her expected Olympic program for Milan Cortina. However, in speed skating, Schulting has competed consistently in the 500m and 1000m distances.

What are Suzanne Schulting’s biggest wins at world championships and World Cups?

Schulting has won about every title and World Cup event possible in short track competition, making it hard to choose a top moment. However, her clean sweep at the 2021 World Championships was a standout moment, as was the 2019 overall world championship title, which was the first time a Dutch woman had won the title.

How many European Championship titles has Suzanne Schulting won?

Schulting has 17 European titles under her belt heading into the 2025-26 season.

How many medals has Suzanne Schulting earned during her career?

Over the course of her career, Schulting has taken home an astounding 46 medals across the Olympics, world championships, and European championships. Of those 46 medals, 31 are gold, eight are silver and the remaining seven are bronze.

What world records has Suzanne Schulting set?

Schulting set the world record in the short track 1000m in Salt Lake City in 2022 with a time of 1:25.958.

How does Suzanne Schulting rank in ISU short track standings heading into Milan Cortina 2026?

Because she took the previous season off due to injury and focused on speed skating, Schulting is not currently on the world standings list.