gerard van velde

Gerard van Velde is a retired Dutch speed skater, standing at 6 feet tall, with an athletic build. He has short, blond hair, light blue eyes and a distinctive, bright smile. He is usually seen wearing a bright orange speed skating suit with the Netherlands insignia on the chest. Van Velde is in a bent-over posture, characteristic of speed skaters, with one hand behind his back and the other one stretched out in front. His speed skates are silver with a long blade, and he is seen on a clear ice rink. Behind him, are stadium lights, blurry crowds of cheering spectators, and the Dutch flag.