Robert Vunderink

{{short description|Dutch speed skater}}

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Robert Vunderink (born 28 August 1961) is a retired speed skater from the Netherlands who was active between 1981 and 1993. He competed at the 1984 and 1992 Winter Olympics in the 5000 m and 10000 m; his best achievement was fourth place in the 10000 m in 1992.

He finished in second place at the national allround championships in 1983 and then focused on long distances, winning the 10000 m in 1987 and 1989, finishing second in 1991 and 1992, and third in 1990. He was less successful in 5000 m, with a silver medal at the national championship in 1989 and two bronze medals in 1991 and 1992.

Personal bests:

  • 500 m – 40.03 (1985)
  • 1000 m – 1:18.60 (1985)
  • 1500 m – 1:59.23 (1982)
  • 5000 m – 6:51.43 (1992)
  • 10000 m – 14:02.34 (1992)

References

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[https://web.archive.org/web/20200418072753/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/vu/robert-vunderink-1.html Robert Vunderink]. sports-reference.com

[http://www.schaatsstatistieken.nl/index.php?file=schaatser&code=1961082801 Robert Vunderink (NED)]. schaatsstatistieken.nl

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Category:1961 births

Category:Living people

Category:Olympic speed skaters for the Netherlands

Category:Dutch male speed skaters

Category:Speed skaters at the 1984 Winter Olympics

Category:Speed skaters at the 1992 Winter Olympics

Category:Sportspeople from Zwolle

Category:Speed skaters from Overijssel

Category:20th-century Dutch sportsmen

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