Sáblíková comes, confirms relationship with teammate

Czech speed skating star Martina Sáblíková has confirmed she is in a relationship with national teammate Nikola Zdrahalova, saying they have lived together for over 12 years.

The three-time Olympic champion shared the news on Instagram, explaining she values her privacy but wanted to speak for herself amid growing speculation.

Zdrahalova, eight years younger, returned to competitive skating this season after a two-year break following the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Sáblíková, who has won seven Olympic medals and more than 20 world titles, is one of Czechia’s most successful athletes.