| 2021 KNSB Dutch Single Distance Championships – Women's 5000 m | |||||||||||||
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| Venue | Thialf, Heerenveen | ||||||||||||
| Dates | 1 November 2020 | ||||||||||||
| Competitors | 10 skaters | ||||||||||||
| Medalist women | |||||||||||||
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| 2021 Dutch Single Distance Championships | ||
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| Men and women | ||
| 500 m | men | women |
| 1000 m | men | women |
| 1500 m | men | women |
| 3000 m | women | |
| 5000 m | men | women |
| 10,000 m | men | |
The women's 5000 meter at the 2021 KNSB Dutch Single Distance Championships in Heerenveen took place at Thialf ice skating rink on Sunday 1 November 2020.
Result
Referee: Wycher Bos. Assistant: Björn Fetlaar | Draw
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