In Calgary, Canada, excitement filled the air as the world's top speed skaters convened for the International Skating Union (ISU) Speed Skating World Cup on Saturday.
China's Ning Zhongyan delivered a stellar performance in the men's 1,500-meter final, securing the silver medal.
Competing in the final group alongside the U.S.'s Jordan Stolz, Ning showcased remarkable speed and determination. Stolz, at just 20 years old, pocketed his 17th consecutive World Cup win with a track record time of 1:41.22. Ning finished 1.02 seconds behind, earning a well-deserved second place.
Norway's Peder Kongshaug clinched the bronze, trailing Ning by a mere 0.01 seconds in a thrilling photo finish.
In the women's 1,000-meter event, China's Han Mei added to her nation's success by taking home the bronze medal with a time of 1:13.58. Japan's Miho Takagi captured the gold in 1:13.10, narrowly edging out the Netherlands' Jutta Leerdam, who claimed silver.
Athletes now turn their attention to the next stop of the World Cup series, set to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from January 31 to February 2, promising more high-speed excitement.
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China's Ning Zhongyan earns silver at ISU Speed Skating World Cup
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