Bloemen says he missed a 4-week training block due to a cold (not COVID) prior to the Olympics and that he just doesn't seem to have the stamina for the longer distances right now.
Thought about pulling out of the 10000m race halfway through (the part where he surprisingly interacts with his coach on one of his laps) so he could save energy for the Team Pursuit since he knew he didn't have it.
Feels confident that he'll be able to handle the Team Pursuit.
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