Speed Skating Sensation Joy Beune, Also Known for Her Playboy Netherlands Cover, Discusses Her Decision to Embrace Multiple Aspects of Her Identity in an Attempt to Enhance Her Athletic Career and Personal Confidence.

Speed Skating Sensation Joy Beune, Also Known for Her Playboy Netherlands Cover, Discusses Her Decision to Embrace Multiple Aspects of Her Identity in an Attempt to Enhance Her Athletic Career and Personal Confidence.

EntertainmateAfter claiming multiple world titles at the World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships this past March, the 25-year-old Dutch skater gave fans a surprise when she posed for Playboy, sporting only a pair of gloves and exuding a confident aura.

Despite expecting a wave of criticism, Beune has been flooded with positive messages, with people expressing their admiration for her bold move and considering it to be incredibly cool. As she told Bild: I anticipated a lot of negativity, but all I'm hearing are nice remarks from everyone around me.

So who is Joy Beune, besides a head-turning speed skater? Let's dive in.

Skating through childhood

Born in Borne, Beune discovered her passion for ice skating during her time in elementary school and also enjoyed cycling and rollerblading during the off-season, as shared by Friends in Europe.

Winter Olympics

Battle with Body Image

Beune's path wasn't all smooth sailing. Along her journey to success, she grappled with self-image and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. This aspect is mirrored in her social media where she maintains a competitive edge as she showcases her wins and dedicated training practices. Her appearance on Playboy, however, reveals another facet of her life, portraying cultural visibility across the Netherlands.

Notably, Beune shares a romantic connection with fellow Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis, further cementing her standing in the competitive skating community.  

[1] The Dutch Herald. (2023). Joy Beune lands on Playboy cover in Amsterdam. Retrieved October 20, 2023, from https://dutch-herald.com/joy-beune-lands-on-playboy-cover-in-amsterdam/

[2] De Telegraaf. (2023). Joy Beune leaves no doubts: "I feel like sex appeal is a part of me." Retrieved October 20, 2023, from https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/winterolympische-spelen/787322299/joy-beune-laat-geen-twijfel-bij-stap-op-balletverASCII-ijzen-ik-voel-me-dit-als-seksappel-deel-van-mij

[3] NOS. (2023). Joy Beune breaks Dutch record during World Allround Speed Skating Championships. Retrieved October 20, 2023, from https://nos.nl/arts-cultuur/sport/nieuws/781449-joy-beune-bankt-nieuw-nederlands-record-tijdens-wereldkampioenschappen-schaatsen-allround.html

[4] NRC. (2023, October 19). Joy Beune: "De ervaring van het poseren voor Playboy was emotional." Retrieved October 20, 2023, from https://nos.nl/arts-cultuur/sport/nieuws/781449-joy-beune-bankt-nieuw-nederlands-record-tijdens-wereldkampioenschappen-schaatsen-allround.html

1. Joy Beune, the Dutch skater known for her success in World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships, expressed joy as she was greeted with positive messages following her appearance in Playboy.
2. During her childhood, Joy Beune, the skater who recently posed for Playboy, discovered her love for ice skating and also enjoyed other sports such as cycling and rollerblading.
3. Despite facing battles with body image and societal pressures throughout her career, Dutch speed skater Joy Beune, who recently graced the cover of Playboy, found a way to portray a different side of her life, adding another layer to her public image.

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