Ferre Spruyt

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Ferre Spruyt in 2012 Ferre Spruyt 2012.jpg
Ferre Spruyt in 2012

Ferre Spruyt (born 9 April 1986, in Leuven, Belgium) is a Belgian speed skater (inline skating & ice), and multiple European and World Champion. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Together with Bart Swings and Maarten Swings, he forms "Team Stressless", the first Belgian professional top speed skating (inline and on ice) team.

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