Sven Kramer left in tears after confused communication with his coach cost him a gold medal . Dutch speed skater was seeking his second victory at the 2010 Winter Olympics . Hide Caption 8 of 11 In such speed skating events , also known as long-track , the athletes race to set the fastest times in staggered starts . The 23-year-old blamed coach Gerard Kemkers for giving him the wrong information .
Sven Kramer left in tears after confused communication with his coach cost him a gold medal . Dutch speed skater was seeking his second victory at the 2010 Winter Olympics . Hide Caption 8 of 11 The 23-year-old blamed coach Gerard Kemkers for giving him the wrong information .