Dave Wesselink
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | David Wesselink |
| Born | 1 October 1999[1] |
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in)[1] |
| Weight | 106 kg (234 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Bobsleigh |
Event(s) | Two-man, Four-man |
| Turned pro | 2022[1] |
David Wesselink (born 1 October 1999) is a Dutch bobsledder and lawyer. He was selected to represent the Netherlands at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[2]
Career
Prior to bobsleeding, Wesselink competed in hurdling, which included participating in the Dutch Indoor Championships.[3]
Wesselink began competing professionally in bobsleigh in 2022 in the European Championship. In 2024, he made his first appearance at the Bobsleigh World Championships, finishing 19th in two-man and 16th in four-man.[4] In 2025, he began competing full-time in the IBSF World Cup.
Wesselink was selected to represent the Netherlands at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[2] He finished tied for 10th in the two-man event, equaling the best result ever for a Dutch bobsledder at the Olympics.[5]
Personal life
Outside of sport, Wesselink is a lawyer, specializing in corporate law. He is a graduate of Leiden University.[6]
Bobsleigh results
All results are sourced from the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF).[1]
Olympic Games
| Event | Two-man | Four-man |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Milano Cortina | 10th | 13th |
World Championships
| Event | Two-man | Four-man |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Winterberg | 19th | 16th |
References
- ^ a b c d "Dave Wesselink". IBSF.org. International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ a b c "Dave WESSELINK". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "David WESSELINK". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "PREVIEW: Second week of BMW IBSF World Championships in Winterberg with 2-woman and 4-man bob". IBSF.org. International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Wesselink en Franjic evenaren in geleende bobslee beste Nederlandse prestatie op Spelen" [Wesselink and Franjic equal best Dutch performance at the Games in borrowed bobsleigh]. NOS.nl (in Dutch). Nederlandse Omroep Stichting. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Alumnus Dave Wesselink: lawyer and professional bobsledder". staff.universiteitleiden.nl. Leiden University. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
External links
- Dave Wesselink at the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation
- Dave Wesselink at Olympics.com
- Dave Wesselink at TeamNL (in Dutch)
- Dave Wesselink at Olympedia
- Dave Wesselink on Instagram