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Tom Prinsen
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| Born |
November 11, 1982 Hengelo, Netherlands |
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| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Speed skating |
Tom Prinsen (born September 11, 1982 in Hengelo) is a Dutch long track speedskater specialised in the longer distances. In 2003 he became Dutch neo junior champion. By beating Postma, Romme and Ritsma in a skateoff, he qualified himself for the World Championship of 2004 in Hamar, Norway. He ended in sixth place.
Prinsen held the junior world record 3000 m for one year, with a time of 3:46.75 in Calgary, 21 March 2002, and the junior world record 5000 m for two years, with 6:29.69 set in Calgary the following day.