Sebas Diniz

Sebas Diniz
Diniz in 2022
Personal information
Full nameSebastian Diniz
Born (2002-01-16) 16 January 2002
Eibergen, Netherlands[1]
Sport
CountryNetherlands
SportSpeed skating
Event
Sprint
ClubBornse Schaats- en Skeelervereniging[2]

Sebastian Diniz (born 16 January 2002) is a Dutch speed skater who is specializes in the sprint distances. He represented the Netherlands at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's 500m. His younger brother Philip is also a speed skater.[3]

Personal life

Diniz's father is of Kenyan descent. Through him, he holds dual British and Dutch citizenship.[4]

Personal records[5]
Speed skating
Event Result Date Location Notes
500 meter 34.11 22 November 2025 Calgary
1000 meter 1:09.37 28 February 2026 Heerenveen
1500 meter 1:53.43 15 November 2025 Inzell
3000 meter 4:11.31 31 July 2021 Heerenveen

References

  1. ^ "Sebas DINIZ". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Sebas DINIZ". International Skating Union. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "'Als je een goede schaatser wilt worden, moet je bij Borne zijn'". www.schaatsen.nl.
  5. ^ "Sebas Diniz". speedskatingresults.com. Retrieved 12 February 2026.