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The Netherlands swept the podium

10 February

10 February

The Netherlands swept the podium

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Speed skater Michel Mulder saw off a fierce challenge from his Dutch team-mates to win the 500m Olympic speed skating gold on Monday as the Netherlands swept the podium.

Mulder, 27, won with a combined time from his two races of 69.31sec, beating compatriot Jan Smeekens by just 0.01sec in a thrilling climax to the competition.

Ronald Mulder, the twin brother of Michel, took bronze in a time of 69.46sec.

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