Netherlands scoop three medals in 5,000m speed skating

Netherlands dominate in speed skating

Sven Kramer has won the 5,000m speed skating gold medal, with his compatriots Jan Blokhuijsen and Jorrit Bergsma taking silver and bronze respectively.

It is Kramer's 16th consecutive victory in the event, and the world record holder won by 4.95 seconds.

It is the first time in Winter Olympics history that three athletes from the Netherlands have won all three medals.

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