Beune skates off the aftereffects of the flu and post-Olympic blues in Thialf

Joy Beune successfully returned to competitive speed skating after a challenging Olympic year, winning the 1500 meters at Thialf. Despite illness affecting her training, she outperformed her rivals significantly. Beune's previous Olympic experience left her feeling demotivated, but she found ways to regain her joy in the sport through varied training and setting short-term goals. Her performance marked a positive shift, as she also competed in the 3000 meters, finishing fourth. Beune expressed satisfaction with her progress and confidence in her ability to continue competing despite past disappointments.