2nd WORLD UNIVERSITY SPEED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP

BULLETIN 05 – 21 December 2014
2nd WORLD UNIVERSITY SPEED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP
POLAND AND RUSSIA CELEBRATE DOUBLE VICTORY
teammate Elena Sokhryakova (7:40,10) on the
third.
It was also a good day for Sebastian
Druszkiewicz (POL) in the fight for the gold
medal in men 10 000m race. He was the first
clocking 14:33,52, followed by Dutchman Simon
Borsen with 14:34,39. Third place was for Adrian
Wielgat (POL), bronze winner of yesterday's
5000m race. Local hero Kazakhstani Maxim
Baklashkin finished 4th in this same competition.
Almaty, December 20, 2014. – The third day of
2014
World
University
Speed Skating
Championship competition in Almaty (KAZ)
ended on Saturday with a double victory for the
teams of Poland and Russia. Irina Arshinova
(RUS) won the 1000m breaking the track record
of historic “Medeu” ice arena. The Russian
clocked 1:19,31 and finished ahead of Katarzyna
Wozniak (POL) and Mariya Sizova (KAZ).
Wozniak came in 47ms behind the Russian with
her 1:19,78 while Mariya Sizova finished third
clocking 1:20,00.
The best in ladies 5000m was Alexandra Goss
(POL) with 7:36,71. Two Russians showed a
good performance with Tatyana Ushakova
(7:38,86) finishing on the second place and her
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The day was concluded with the medal
awarding ceremonies and followed by the
customary practice session and ice preparation.
The Medeu Alpine Ice Arena has been
complimented by all participants, athletes and
coaches for the excellent quality of the ice.
THEY SAID IT
Jules Vereecken
HoD (NED)
Isabelle Gerber
Eurosport
journalist
Zigmunt Przybylski
FISU Medical
Committee member
RESULTS OF THE DAY
“It’s my first visit to Almaty
and I’m very impressed about
it. According to the words of
our sportsman the ice quality
is very nice. The thing I like
the most is colored volunteers
who always willing to help
you with the smile on their
face. They really do like and
know their mission on this
event. All in all it is a great
test start before Almaty 2017
Universiade”.
“I am very happy to be here as
a journalist. Unfortunately, I
cannot
compare
this
Championship with others
because this is the first speed
skating competition we are in.
It’s really nice to make nice
shots because of beautiful view,
sunny weather and people
smiling every time.”
“First time I’ve been to Medeu
was 50 years ago. And since
then, everything has become
better. Organizing moments
are well done. I like everything
about the track; winter, sunny
weather and people here are
very kind. I wish I could come
here once more”.
1
2
3
Ladies 1000 m
Irina Arshinova
Katarzyna Wozniak
Mariya Sizova
RUS
POL
KAZ
1:19.31
1:19.78
1:20.00
1
2
3
Ladies 5000 m
Alexandra Goss
Tatyana Ushakova
Elena Sokhryakova
POL
RUS
RUS
7:36.71
7:38.86
7:40.10
1
2
3
Ladies 10 000 m
Sebastian Druszkiewicz
Simon Borsen
Adrian Wielgat
POL
NED
POL
14:33.52
14:34.39
14:38.74
TODAY’S SCHEDULE
08:50-09:15
Warm-up
10:30
1ST 500 ladies
10:57
1ST 500 men
11:52
2ND 500m ladies
12:19
2ND 500m man
13:20
Mass start ladies
13:43
Mass start men
14:20
Awarding Ceremonies followed
by Closing Ceremony
OFFICIAL PARTICIPATION STATS
12
Countries
77
Athletes (40 male / 37 female)
25
Officials (23 male / 2 female)
102
Total participants
2
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