Kars Jansman

Club / Team

Team Jumbo-Visma: Netherlands

Injuries	He was still able to compete at the 2021 Dutch National Single Distances Championships in Heerenveen despite dislocating his shoulder a few weeks before the start of the tournament. (teamjumbovisma.nl, 21 Jan 2022)
Other sports	He has competed in marathon skating at national level in the Netherlands. (teamjumbovisma.nl, 21 Jan 2022)
Famous relatives	His partner Daphne Alderts has competed in marathon skating at national level in the Netherlands. (SportsDeskOnline, 15 Nov 2022)

Name of coach

Jac Orie [club], NED; Rintje Ritsma [national], NED

Other information

MARATHON SKATING He has competed in marathon skating at national level in the Netherlands, which has the benefit of improving his endurance for mass start races. "I used to be a full-time marathon skater for two years, so I know how the game works. On the other hand, you can't say I'm very experienced, because most marathon skaters already ride well over two years. When I'm at the start of a marathon race, my intention is to participate well and to win for the team. Of course it is a nice bonus that you get stronger from it, but during the race I'm not thinking that I'm training." (teamjumbovisma.nl, 21 Jan 2022)

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Reason for choosing this sport	At a young age he and his brothers would always skate outdoors as soon as there was ice.
When and where did you begin this sport?	He began ice skating as a child in Hellendoorn, Netherlands.