Sebas Diniz

Sebas Diniz
Diniz in 2022
Personal information
Full nameSebastian Diniz
Born (2002-01-16) 16 January 2002
Eibergen, Netherlands[1]
Sport
Country Netherlands
SportSpeed skating
Events
500 m, 1000 m
ClubTeam Essent

Sebastian Diniz (born 16 January 2002) is a Dutch speed skater who is specializes in the sprint distances.

Career

Diniz made his breakthrough at the 2025–26 Dutch National Single Distances Championships, when he clocked a personal record of 34.34 en route to a silver medal in the 500 m.[2] Later that season, he represented the Netherlands at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's 500 metres, clocking a time of 34.46 to place fifth.[3]

In May 2026, Diniz left Team IKO-X²O to join Team Essent.[4]

Personal life

Diniz's father is of Kenyan descent. Through him, he holds dual British and Dutch citizenship.[5] His younger brother Philip is also a speed skater.[6]

Personal records

Personal records[7]
Speed skating
Event Result Date Location Notes
500 m 34.11 22 November 2025 Calgary
1000 m 1:09.37 28 February 2026 Heerenveen
1500 m 1:53.43 15 November 2025 Inzell
3000 m 4:11.31 31 July 2021 Heerenveen

References

  1. ↑ "Sebas DINIZ". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  2. ↑ "Getergde De Boo trapt olympisch seizoen af in stijl: '33,9 in Thialf, holy damn'". nos.nl (in Dutch). 31 October 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Event Ranking - Speed Skating Men's 500m Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics". olympics.com. 14 February 2026. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "Schaatser Diniz verruilt IKO-X2O voor Team Essent van Jac Orie". nos.nl (in Dutch). 2 May 2026. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "'Als je een goede schaatser wilt worden, moet je bij Borne zijn'". www.schaatsen.nl.
  6. ↑ "Broers Diniz dromen van de top: 'Samen naar de Spelen'" [Diniz brothers dream of the top: 'Together to the Games']. schaatsen.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  7. ↑ "Sebas Diniz". speedskatingresults.com. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
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