In a thrilling display of speed and skill, Ning Zhongyan of China clinched the silver medal in the men's 1,500-meter final at the International Skating Union (ISU) Speed Skating World Cup held in Calgary, Canada, on Saturday.
The competition saw 20 athletes divided into 10 groups, with Ning competing alongside Jordan Stolz of the United States in the final group. Stolz, a remarkable 20-year-old, secured his 17th consecutive World Cup victory, setting a new track record with a time of 1:41.22. Ning Zhongyan finished just 1.02 seconds behind, earning him the silver medal.
The bronze medal was narrowly claimed by Peder Kongshaug of Norway, who finished only 0.01 seconds behind Ning, showcasing the intense competition and high level of performance at the event.
On the women's side, China's Han Mei also made her mark by taking home the bronze medal in the 1,000-meter event with a time of 1:13.58. Japan's Miho Takagi led the field, winning the gold with a time of 1:13.10, while Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands secured the silver.
The excitement continues as the next stop of the World Cup series is scheduled to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from January 31 to February 2. Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the upcoming events, which promise more exhilarating performances and record-breaking moments.
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China's Ning Zhongyan earns silver at ISU Speed Skating World Cup
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