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Dutch Speed Skater Marijke Groenewoud Wins Olympic Gold, Then Says Yes to Surprise Proposal

The 27-year-old accepted partner Mike Dogterom’s knee-drop proposal on a stairway moments after the medal ceremony.

Overview

  • Groenewoud captured the Olympic mass-start title at the Milan–Cortina Winter Games.
  • After speaking to reporters, she began to climb a stairway when Dogterom produced a ring box and knelt to propose.
  • She quickly accepted, reacting with disbelief and exclaiming “Jesus!” before giving a clear yes.
  • Groenewoud said she was thrilled to go home with “gold and a silver ring” and emphasized she was happy about both.
  • Merkur reports the couple have been together about ten years, and Groenewoud also earned silver in team pursuit with the Netherlands.