gerard van velde

Gerard van Velde, a known Dutch speed skater, in his orange racing suit, crouches in a ready position on a shiny, icy surface. He wears professional speed skating goggles and white gloves. His muscular thighs are tense, and his body leans forward over his clasped hands, which are held out in front of him. His matching orange helmet with the Dutch flag decorates his head, as well as his thin, white, sleek speed skating blades, which are prepared to glide swiftly over the ice. The background captures a crowded stadium with fans cheering and eagerly awaiting the start of the race.