The Olympics are only three days old and already history is being made. Ireen Wust, already one of the best speed skaters in the pantheon of the sport, set another standard Monday. The 35-year old ...

Russian president shares a moment with gold medalist at Sochi hot spot. Feb. 10, 2014— -- The first openly gay gold medalist at the Sochi Olympic games says she got “a cuddle” from Russian ...

Ireen Wust can't really explain it. Something inside of her just changes when she gets to an Olympic Games. Her confidence soars. Her legs feel stronger. When she needs that little extra bit of speed, ...

Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button and online; listen on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds; live text and highlights on BBC Sport website and mobile app Speed skater Ireen Wust ...

BEIJING, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ireen Wust became the most successful Olympic speed skater in history with 12 medals on Monday after sweeping round the Beijing oval to retain her title and win gold in the ...

Ireen Wust became the most successful Dutch Olympian of all time as she won the women's 1500m speed skating title at the Pyeongchang Games. It was her 10th Games medal which also meant she became the ...