Four track records were smashed on Friday at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! 🏁🔥 The ice was on fire as skaters blitzed through the men's 1,000-meter, women's 1,000-meter, women's 3,000-meter, and men's 5,000-meter races, setting new all-time bests.
American sensation Jordan Stolz, just 20 years old, owned the rink in the men's 1,000-meter, clocking an incredible 1:06.16 to grab the gold. 🥇 The Dutch duo, Jenning de Boo and Kjeld Nuis, weren't far behind, taking silver and bronze. China's Lian Ziwen put up a solid fight, finishing 12th with a time of 1:08.28.
Stolz is on a hot streak this season, leading the World Cup standings in the men's 500-meter, 1,000-meter, and 1,500-meter events. Is there anything this prodigy can't do? 🚀
On the women's side, Japanese star Miho Takagi was unstoppable, taking the 1,000-meter victory in 1:13.56. 🥇 Former track record holder Brittany Bowe of the U.S. claimed silver, and the Netherlands' Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong snagged bronze.
The long-distance races were just as thrilling! Italy's Francesca Lollobrigida secured the women's 3,000-meter title in 3:54.73, edging out Norway's Ragne Wiklund by a mere 0.13 seconds. Talk about a photo finish! 📸
Norwegian skater Sander Eitrem made waves in the men's 5,000-meter, setting both a new track record and personal best with a blazing 6:04.74. 🌟 China's Wu Yu gave it his all, finishing 15th.
China's Yang Binyu also showed grit in the women's 3,000-meter, landing 11th place with a time of 4:01.63.
The excitement doesn't stop there! The Milwaukee World Cup continues through Sunday, with the 500-meter and 1,500-meter titles up for grabs on Saturday. Stay tuned for more ice-shattering action! ❄️✨
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4 track records refreshed at ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Milwaukee
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