2nd WORLD UNIVERSITY SPEED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP
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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 Bulletin 5 – 21 December 2014 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 Bulletin 5 – 21 December 2014