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Jorien ter Mors

Netherlands

SportShort Track
FederationIDSTNED22112198901
NOCNetherlands
Born21 Dec 1989 in Enschede 
GenderWomen
ResidenceOldeberkoop, NED
LanguagesDutch, English, German
Higher educationPsychology - Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Enschede, NED
Personal Bests
EventRecordDateLocation 
Personal Bests
  Event RecordDateLocation 
    500m 42.965 15 Mar 2014 Montreal  
    1000m 1:29.119 21 Feb 2014 Sochi  
    1500m 2:18.628 20 Oct 2012 Calgary  
    3000m 4:52.965 16 Mar 2014 Montreal  
Main Achievements
 
Main Achievements
Olympic Games
Event  
Olympic Games
    3000m Relay     1  
World Championships
Event  
World Championships
    1000m   1    
    3000m Relay   1    
European Championships
Event  
European Championships
    3000m Relay 6   3  
    Overall 1 1 1  
General Interest
General Interest
Sporting philosophy / motto"Combining different disciplines makes you stronger. That is what I believe in." (espn.go.com, 14 Jan 2014)  
InjuriesAn ankle injury forced her to miss some of the 2020 National Championships in the Netherlands. (schaatsen.nl, 28 Nov 2020)

She underwent a knee operation in October 2018. She was out of action for nine months but says it took her three years to fully recover from the injury. (nrc.nl, 29 Oct 2021; trouw.nl, 21 Nov 2020, 01 Nov 2019; schaatsen.nl, 10 Jan 2019)

A back injury meant she missed the 2017 World Cup event in Stavanger, Norway. (nrc.nl, 15 Nov 2017)
 
HobbiesMotorbikes, cars. (schaatsen.nl, 10 Jan 2019)  
MilestonesShe became the first female athlete to win medals in two different sports at the same edition of the Olympic Winter Games when she claimed bronze in short track and gold in speed skating at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang. At the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi she had become the first female athlete to compete in both short track and speed skating at the same edition of the Olympic Winter Games. (SportsDeskOnline, 12 Nov 2021; schaatsen.nl, 12 Jun 2018, 20 Mar 2018; sports.yahoo.com, 20 Feb 2018; usatoday.com, 20 Feb 2018; nu.nl, 18 Sep 2017; ONS, 16 Feb 2014)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Club / TeamTeam Afterpay: Netherlands  
General Interest
General Interest
Hero / IdolDutch hockey player Wietske de Ruiter. (sporttop.nl, 08 Sep 2009)  
Awards and honoursShe was the female recipient of the Ard Schenk Award in 2016 and 2018 as the best speed skater in the Netherlands. (schaatsen.nl, 20 Mar 2018, 15 Mar 2016)

She was flag bearer for the Netherlands at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. (ONS, 07 Feb 2014)

In 2008 she received the Short Track Talent Award from the Royal Dutch Skating Association [KNSB]. (jorientermors.nl, 01 Dec 2011)
 
Other informationRETIREMENT
She retired following the 2022 Dutch National Sprint Championships in Heerenveen. "Retiring gives you mixed feelings. I've been struggling with myself for a while about what I was going to do. When you finally make the decision, there is a feeling of relief. I didn't skate well in the Olympic qualifying tournament, so after that the first emotional decision was, 'I'm done with this'. I still had thoughts that it would be a new year with a new chapter, but then you start thinking. I noticed I no longer had a goal in mind. Then you notice that the fire just goes out. I'm someone who always wants to give 100% and I couldn't do that anymore. Then you have to honestly look at yourself in the mirror and say that you are going to stop. I am going to start a new chapter. I've got lots of plans, but first I want to take the time to reflect. First I'm going to enjoy what I've achieved, because when you're in the middle of that world of elite sports you don't give yourself the time to be proud of what you have accomplished. Now I am very proud of my career." (op1npo.nl, 24 Jan 2022; Instagram profile, 23 Jan 2022)

UNEXPECTED MEDAL
She was a member of the Dutch women's short track 3000m relay team that won a bronze medal at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang despite not qualifying for the A final. Two out of four teams in the A final were disqualified, meaning the Dutch team - who won the B final in a world-record time - were presented with the bronze medal. (deadspin.com, 21 Feb 2018; bbc.com, 20 Feb 2018)

OTHER ACTIVITIES
She worked as an analyst for the Dutch Broadcasting Foundation [NOS] covering short track at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. In October 2018 she launched her own line of jewellery called 'van Jorien'. (Instagram profile, 05 Feb 2022; schaatsen.nl, 10 Jan 2019)
 
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?She began skating at about age 11 in the Netherlands. She initially competed in short track before later taking up speed skating.  
General Interest
General Interest
Other sportsShe competed in both speed skating and short track at the Olympic Winter Games in 2014 and 2018. (Pyeongchang Entries, 14 Feb 2018; SportsDeskOnline, 22 Feb 2014)  
Sport Specific Information
Sport Specific Information
Reason for choosing this sportHer father introduced her to skating. She decided to take up speed skating in order to improve her physique for short track.  
General Interest
General Interest
NicknamesJoris (schaatsen.nl, 20 Nov 2012)  
Social Media
Social Media
www.jorientermors.nl/  
www.facebook.com/Jorien-ter-Mors-213548135479043  
twitter.com/jorientermors  
General Interest
General Interest
Most influential person in careerShort track coach Jeroen Otter. (ONS, 16 Feb 2014)  
Championships results
Year Competition Event Rank  
Championships results
    2015/2016 European Championships 3000m Relay1  
    2013/2014 European Championships 3000m Relay1  
    2013/2014 European Championships Overall1  
    2011/2012 European Championships 3000m Relay1  
    2010/2011 European Championships 3000m Relay1  
    2012/2013 European Championships 3000m Relay1  
    2011/2012 European Championships Overall2  
    2012/2013 World Championships 1000m2  
    2010/2011 World Championships 3000m Relay2  
    2018 Olympic Games 3000m Relay3  
    2012/2013 European Championships Overall3  
    2009/2010 European Championships 3000m Relay3  
    2006/2007 European Championships 3000m Relay3  
    2013/2014 World Championships 500m4  
    2016/2017 World Championships 3000m Relay4  
    2014 Olympic Games 1500m4  
    2010 Olympic Games 3000m Relay4  
    2014 Olympic Games 1000m5  
    2018 Olympic Games 1500m5  
    2013/2014 World Championships 3000m Relay5  
    2012/2013 World Championships Overall5  
    2009/2010 World Championships 1500m6  
    2017/2018 European Championships 3000m Relay6  
    2014 Olympic Games 500m6  
    2011/2012 World Championships 3000m Relay6  
    2012/2013 World Championships 3000m Relay6  
    2013/2014 World Championships Overall7  
    2015/2016 European Championships Overall7  
    2009/2010 World Championships 3000m Relay7  
    2007/2008 World Junior Championships Overall8  
    2007/2008 European Championships 3000m Relay8  
    2013/2014 World Championships 1500m9  
    2009/2010 European Championships Overall9  
    2010/2011 European Championships Overall9  
    2005/2006 World Junior Championships 2000m Relay9  
    2009/2010 World Championships Overall10  
    2011/2012 World Championships 1500m10  
    2012/2013 World Championships 1500m10  
    2004/2005 World Junior Championships 2000m Relay10  
    2007/2008 World Junior Championships 2000m Relay10  
    2010/2011 World Championships 500m11  
    2006/2007 World Junior Championships 2000m Relay12  
    2007/2008 European Championships Overall13  
    2011/2012 World Championships 1000m13  
    2013/2014 World Championships 1000m13  
    2010/2011 World Championships Overall15  
    2011/2012 World Championships Overall16  
    2010/2011 World Championships 1500m17  
    2009/2010 World Championships 1000m17  
    2010/2011 World Championships 1000m17  
    2011/2012 World Championships 500m17  
    2006/2007 European Championships Overall18  
    2006/2007 World Junior Championships Overall19  
    2012/2013 World Championships 500m20  
    2010 Olympic Games 500m23  
    2007/2008 World Championships 500m24  
    2008/2009 European Championships Overall29  
    2005/2006 World Junior Championships Overall30  
    2007/2008 World Championships Overall31  
    2007/2008 World Championships 1500m32  
    2008/2009 World Championships 1500m33  
    2007/2008 World Championships 1000m33  
    2008/2009 World Championships 1000m36  
    2008/2009 World Championships Overall37  
    2008/2009 World Championships 500m42  
    2009/2010 World Championships 500m44  
    2004/2005 World Junior Championships Overall46  
World Cups
Year Competition Event Rank  
World Cups
    2012/2013 Dresden 3000m Relay1  
    2011/2012 Dordrecht 1000m2  
    2016/2017 Calgary, AB 3000m Relay2  
    2016/2017 Salt Lake City, UT 3000m Relay2  
    2013/2014 Shanghai 1500m3  
    2011/2012 Moscow 3000m Relay3  
    2010/2011 Changchun 3000m Relay3  
    2012/2013 Dresden 1000m5  
    2016/2017 Salt Lake City, UT 1500m6  
    2013/2014 World Cup Classification 1500m7  
    2013/2014 World Cup Classification 1000m8  
    2016/2017 Calgary, AB 500m8  
    2010/2011 Dresden 3000m Relay8  
    2011/2012 World Cup Classification 500m9  
    2012/2013 Dresden 500m9  
    2012/2013 World Cup Classification 1500m10  
    2010/2011 Dresden 1000m10  
    2016/2017 Salt Lake City, UT 500m10  
    2012/2013 World Cup Classification 1000m11  
    2010/2011 World Cup Classification 1500m12  
    2011/2012 World Cup Classification 1000m12  
    2013/2014 World Cup Classification 500m13  
    2017/2018 World Cup Classification 1500m16  
    2012/2013 World Cup Classification 500m16  
    2010/2011 World Cup Classification 1000m17  
    2015/2016 World Cup Classification 1000m18  
    2016/2017 Calgary, AB 500m18  
    2010/2011 World Cup Classification 500m20  
    2011/2012 World Cup Classification 1500m20  
    2008/2009 Dresden 1500m21  
    2008/2009 Dresden 1000m23  
    2016/2017 World Cup Classification 500m24  
    2007/2008 World Cup Classification 1500m25  
    2016/2017 World Cup Classification 1500m28  
    2010/2011 Dresden 500m32  
    2009/2010 World Cup Classification 1000m34  
    2006/2007 World Cup Classification 1500m38  
    2009/2010 World Cup Classification 500m39  
    2007/2008 World Cup Classification 500m43  
    2015/2016 World Cup Classification 1500m48  
    2015/2016 World Cup Classification 500m50  
    2007/2008 World Cup Classification 1000m52  
    2009/2010 World Cup Classification 1500m53  
    2006/2007 World Cup Classification 500m59  
    2008/2009 World Cup Classification 1000m62  
    2008/2009 World Cup Classification 1500m63  
    2006/2007 World Cup Classification 1000m62