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Active 1999 – 2022
Biography
About Ireen Wust
A poised, athletic figure with a determined gaze, Ireen Wust is a former Dutch long track speed skater. Standing 5'6" and weighing 139 lbs, she has a Caucasian ethnicity and is proudly Dutch, born in Goirle, North Brabant, Netherlands. Her career spanned from 1999 to 2022, beginning when she was just 13 years old, totaling 23 years of active competition. She identifies as bisexual.
Wust's list of achievements is remarkable. She became the most successful speed skating Olympian ever by earning at least one gold medal in each of five consecutive Winter Olympic appearances. This feat places her among the greatest athletes in Olympic history. Now 40 years old, she has retired from professional competition but remains a celebrated figure in the sport. Her impact on speed skating is undeniable, and her legacy continues to inspire new generations of skaters.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1999-2022 (started around 13 years old; 23 years active)
- Birthplace
- Goirle, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Bisexual
Body
- Weight
- 139 lbs (or 63 kg)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 129k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Ireen Wust achieve such Olympic success?
She won at least one gold medal in each of five consecutive Winter Olympic appearances, a record for speed skaters.
When did Ireen Wust start and end her career?
She began speed skating in 1999 at age 13 and retired in 2022, totaling 23 active years.
Did you know
- She has German ancestry.
- Her full name is Irene Karlijn Wüst.
- She was born on Tuesday, 1 April 1986.
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