Robert Vunderink (born 28 August 1961) is a retired

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from the Netherlands who was active between 1981 and 1993. He competed at the

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and

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in the 5000 m and 10000 m; his best achievement was fourth place in the 10000 m in 1992. He finished in second place at the national allround championships in 1983 and then focused on long distances, winning the 10000 m in 1987 and 1989, finishing second in 1991 and 1992, and third in 1990. He was less successful in 5000 m, with a silver medal at the national championship in 1989 and two bronze medals in 1991 and 1992. Personal bests: *500 m – 40.03 (1985) *1000 m – 1:18.60 (1985) * 1500 m – 1:59.23 (1982) * 5000 m – 6:51.43 (1992) * 10000 m – 14:02.34 (1992)

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1961 births Living people Olympic speed skaters for the Netherlands Dutch male speed skaters Speed skaters at the 1984 Winter Olympics Speed skaters at the 1992 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Zwolle {{Netherlands-speed-skating-bio-stub