Long Track is our tradition. We are an iceskating nation, with long going traditions that require a good stamina. The most famous is our Elf Stedentocht (11 cities tour) that will take skaters for 200 km along 11 cities. Because our moderate climate we do not have that tour often, last one was in 1997.
Shorttrack isn't our cup of tea. Maybe it will be, but not at this moment.