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Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why Olympic champion Martina Sablikova was forced to go public about her secret 12-year relationship
Martina Sablikova , a Czech speed skating legend, has shared a deeply personal revelation with her fans, she has been in a secret relationship with fellow speed skater Nikola Zdrahalova for over 12 years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The 37-year-old, who boasts seven Olympic medals and over 20 world championship titles, took to social media to publicly confirm her bond with Zdrahalova, a 29-year-old who competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics. In a heartfelt post, Sablikova expressed her frustration over the growing pressure to address rumors surrounding her private life. "You know that I have always kept my private life private—and that will not change because it is really important to me," she wrote. However, she added that recent speculation had become overwhelming, prompting her to speak out. "Some people have been trying to speak on my behalf, and it's been a bit much for me," she said. "So here it is, straight from me: Niky Zdrahalova and I are a couple. She's my rock, we're happy, and we've shared a beautiful life together for over 12 years." Sablikova's post included an intimate photo of the couple, showcasing their strong and supportive relationship. Zdrahalova, who often appears in Sablikova's social media posts, has been a constant presence in her life and career. Fans quickly rallied behind Sablikova , offering words of encouragement and support. One fan praised Sablikova's strength, writing, "What you have done in your life is unforgettable. You are an icon and legend of speed skating and now you have shown that you are also a loving and strong woman." Others expressed sadness over the pressure Sablikova felt to disclose such personal details, with one user commenting, "I'm sorry you were forced to do this, but I'm extremely happy for you and wish you the best of luck." Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In response to the public support, many fans expressed that in today's world, love should not be hidden. "I think we already live in a time when love doesn't need to be hidden," one supporter wrote, adding that Sablikova and Zdrahalova's relationship should serve as an example of healthy partnership and mutual respect. While the announcement has shocked some, it has ultimately opened a conversation about privacy, pressure, and the importance of being true to oneself, even in the spotlight.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Olympic champion speed skater reveals secret 12-YEAR relationship with teammate after claiming 'people are trying to speak on my behalf'
A multiple-time Olympic champion has sensationally revealed that she has been in a secret 12-year relationship with one of her teammates. Czech speed skater Martina Sablikova, 37, took to social media to confirm her relationship with Nikola Zdrahalova, 29, and implied that she has been pressured into the declaration following chatter about her private life. Sablikova, who has won a total of seven Olympic medals and more than 20 world championship titles, labelled Zdrahalova her 'rock' and insisted that, despite her revelation, protecting her privacy 'truly matters'. In the message which accompanied an intimate photo of the couple, Sablikova wrote: 'You know that I have always kept my private life private - and that will not change because it is really important to me. 'But lately, I've had the feeling that some people have been trying to speak on my behalf, and it's been a bit much for me. 'So here it is, straight from me: Niky Zdrahalova and I are a couple. She's my rock, we're happy, and we've shared a beautiful life together for over 12 years.' Zdrahalova is a fellow speed skater who has participated at the 2018 Olympic Games. The pair can regularly been seen in each other's social media posts in recent years. Sablikova received an outpouring of goodwill following her post, with many fans saddened that she felt pressure to publicly confirm her relationship status. 'Martina, what you have done in your life is unforgettable,' wrote one user on Instagram. 'You are an icon and legend of speed skating and now you have shown that you are also a loving and strong woman. You look very beautiful and don't let anyone trample on your happiness and love.' Another wrote: 'I'm sorry you were forced to do this, but I'm extremely happy for you and wish you the best of luck.' 'I think we already live in a time when love doesn't need to be hidden,' began a third. 'And the two of you together, it's such a beautiful symbiosis, understanding and support that you should be an inspiration to many opposite-sex couples what a healthy relationship looks like.'
NBC Sports
13-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Joy Beune leads winners, Martina Sablikova ties medal record to open speed skating worlds
HAMAR, Norway — Joy Beune confirmed she's the new Dutch distance queen, while Czech Martina Sablikova won a record-tying 27th career medal to open the World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships. Beune won the 3000m in 4:00.39 to overtake the 37-year-old Sablikova by 18 hundredths on Thursday at the Viking Ship. Beune, 25, won the 5000m at the 2024 Worlds and has become the Netherlands' top women's distance skater following the retirement of triple 2022 Olympic gold medalist Irene Schouten last year. Sablikova, who made her Olympic debut in 2006 and won her first world medal in 2007, plans to retire after next season. She tied German Claudia Pechstein's record for career world medals in individual events and has won a 3000m medal at each of the last 13 World Championships dating to 2009. SPEED SKATING WORLDS: Full Results | Broadcast Schedule Dutchwoman Ireen Wüst holds the overall record of 31 world medals — 19 individual and 12 coming in the team pursuit. Another Dutchwoman, Merel Conijn, earned bronze Thursday, one hundredth ahead of Norwegian Ragne Wiklund. Conijn, 23, is making her world single distances championships debut. Later, Sander Eitrem won the men's 5000m for his first world title. He was followed by Dutchman Beau Snellink, who earned his first individual world medal, and Poland's Vladimir Semirunniy, who took bronze in his senior world debut. The U.S. took bronze in the men's team sprint with Austin Kleba, Cooper McLeod and Zach Stoppelmoor. The team sprint is not on the Olympic program. Worlds continue Friday with the women's and men's team pursuits and 500m starting at 2 p.m., live on Peacock. American Erin Jackson is the reigning Olympic women's 500m champion. American Jordan Stolz is the two-time reigning world 500m champion. The U.S. men are the world record holders in the team pursuit. Nick Zaccardi,
