Speed ​​Skating - 2014 Sochi
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Exceptional Zhang Hong. Defined as the eastern excellence in a sea of ​​orange. There are many other adjectives to describe the victory of the Chinese women in the 1000 meters. The 25 year-old sprinter gives in one shot first gold medal in speed skating at the same time central China and its first medal in five circles, just two days after the onset absolute Olympic Games. On that occasion, however, missed the podium of the 500 for only 10 cents. The Chinese now precedes those who have become regulars of the two ceremonies at the Adler Arena in Sochi Dutch Ireen Wüst (already gold in 3000) and Margot Boer (bronze medal in the 500).
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A real triumph that of Zhang who will remember the day today in the whole of China. Within a few hours skating long track has "responded" to the title of Li Jianrou in the short track. One of the many reasons for satisfaction (not limited to Chinese customs) nanny from outer neocampionessa. Zhang Hong was adept at exploiting the good shape and a fast race. Author of starting a competitive and well worthy of the sprinter (45'' 03 to 600 meters), the winner has controlled the shine back. He finished in 1'14'' 02 golden time, near its seasonal record (albeit made in Salt Lake City, in conditions of ice much faster). This testifies to the great condition of the Chinese without competitive level until the beginning of 2014, has refined the preparation for the World Sprint in January, where he won the silver medal. Well, this time he paid the approach with the Olympic games.
Not surprisingly, Dutch avalanche behind the winner (four in the first six classified oranje). Perhaps more surprising that the first name of the orange patrol is to Ireen Wüst. She is the protagonist of silver. The 27 year-old sliver of Brabant, sends a clear warning to those who wanted to challenge even in 1500 (16 on Sunday), distance to the more congenial to its characteristics. Ireen is in a state of enviable shape. Finally in 1000 1'14'' 69, fireworks are expected in the coming days.
Also met Margot Boer, bronze in 1'14'' 90. She, too, for the second time on the Olympic podium. Disappointed this time, Olga Fatkulina, wooden medal (1'15'' 08). The Russian is the most aggressive assault to seek gold, but his departure forces her to give up too quickly and also Wüst Boer after the first half. After that, you simply place the other two Dutch Lotte van Beek (fifth) and Marrit Leenstra (sixth).
Again, the true losses come from the U.S. team, yet dry on the podium with both men and women. Even in 1000, the American artillery enjoyed the underdogs. Brittany Bowe and Heather Richardson (first and second in the standings specialty Cup) are unable to compete with the best. The Bowe, world record holder over the distance, only close to 1 octave 45'' by Zhang. It is preceded by Richardson (gold in '21 +1'): too little for an athlete capable of dominating the World Cup, winning three races out of four. Well the 28 year old champion and 2010 Vancouver Christine Nesbitt. The Canadian has abdicated, but not without showing its claws, finishing ninth.
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