Former Olympic speed skater Marianne Timmer claims she had a tense encounter with Snoop Dogg’s security team during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The 51-year-old attended the men’s 1,000-meter speed skating race on February 12, where the 54-year-old was also on hand to cheer on the American team.
Speaking to Dutch media Sports newsTimmer claimed one of the rapper’s security guards mistook her for a fan and pushed her against a wall.
“I was standing against a wall and one of the security guards pushed me even closer. I said, ‘act normal,'” she recalls.
“Then the guy came back and I was like, ‘What?! Do I have to go through this wall or something?'”
Timmer, who now works as a media commentator, explained that she was waiting to speak with Dutch athletes Jennings de Boo, Joep Wennemars and Kjeld Nuis.
De Boo took silver in the race, while American Jordan Stolz took gold.
She further claimed that security at the event was particularly tight, noting that she saw another Dutch spectator being “rudely escorted” by guards.
“I could imagine being grabbed by the neck and thrown out,” she said.
Us every week reported that Snoop Dogg has attended several Olympic events since the Games began on February 6.
The rapper was named Team USA’s first-ever honorary coach in December 2025, a role he described as a chance to “encourage, uplift and maybe leave a little wisdom behind.”
Beyond speed skating, Snoop has been seen supporting athletes in snowboarding, skiing and curling.
He also appeared on NBC Today show, reflecting on his role: “Being a mentor, a coach, a life coach and just an ear, someone to listen to, someone who’s there for them. And that’s what I love about being Coach Snoop.”
