Exciting moments unfolded at the International Skating Union (ISU) Speed Skating World Cup in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, where Chinese skater Han Mei secured a prestigious silver medal in the women's 1,000-meter event.
Han Mei showcased her exceptional speed and strategy, finishing the race in an impressive 1:16.31. She closely followed the champion Miho Takagi of Japan, who clocked in at 1:14.80. The bronze medal was claimed by another talented Japanese skater, Rio Yamada, with a time of 1:16.33.
In other competitions, the women's 3,000-meter event saw Ragne Wiklund of Norway taking the gold with a time of 4:03.70. Merel Conijn from the Netherlands earned silver, while Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy secured the bronze. Representing China, Yang Binyu delivered a strong performance, finishing sixth with a time of 4:08.37.
Han Mei's achievement adds to China's growing presence in the speed skating arena, inspiring young athletes and fostering a spirit of excellence in the sport.
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Chinese speed skaters add 1 silver, 1 bronze at World Cup in Poland
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