Gerard Kemkers [SEP] country of citizenship
Gerard Kemkers
Gerard Kemkers (born 8 March 1967) is a former speed skater from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. There he won the bronze medal in the 5000 metres. 
Kemkers retired from international competition in 1990 and became a coach.
During the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, he coached Ireen Wüst to two medals: 3000 m gold and 1500 m bronze, and Sven Kramer to a silver medal on the 5000 m.
During the
said, "At the end of the day, it is my responsibility. I am the skater on the ice, I have to do it".
World record.
Personal bests: 
- 500 m – 38.30 (1988)
- 1000 m – 1:15.85 (1990)
- 1500 m – 1:56.13 (1990)
- 5000 m – 6:45.92 (1988)
- 10000 m – 14:03.90 (1988)
External links.
- Gerard Kemkers at SpeedSkatingStats.com
- Photos of Gerard Kemkers