On Friday, Graeme Fish won the gold in the 10 kilometer race at the World Championship distances in Salt Lake City. The Canadian rode an impressive time of 12.33.86.
With its time, 22-year-old Fish dived under the old world record for almost two and a half seconds. That was since 2015 in the name of his countryman Ted-Jan Bloemen, who also drove 12.36.30 in Salt Lake City.
The 33-year-old Bloemen was closest to the time of Fish. The reigning Olympic champion drove just below the schedule of the brand new world record in the final stage, but had to settle for the silver with 12.45.01.
The podium was completed by the German Patrick Beckert (12.47.93). He thereby kept defending champion Jorrit Bergsma off a podium place. The Frisian had to settle for the fourth time with 12.48.45.
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Graeme Fish celebrates its world title with its fellow countryman Ted-Jan Bloemen. (Photo: Pro Shots)
Rust does not go beyond eighth time
Patrick Roest disappointed in the final stage. The Zuid-Hollander only finished eighth with 13.03.90 and was unable to reclaim himself for his disappointing performance at the 5,000 meters. On that distance, he did not go further than the fourth fastest time on Thursday, after which he was disqualified because he did not wear his bracelet.
For Fish it is his first world title in his career. On Thursday he took the bronze at the 5,000 meters, where he had to tolerate Flowers (gold) and Sven Kramer (silver).
With its world title, Fish breaks the Dutch hegemony in the 10,000 meters. All previous world titles on the longest distance went to the Dutch since the start of the tournament in 1996. Earlier Gianni Romme, Bob de Jong, Carl Verheijen, Sven Kramer and Jorrit Bergsma won world championships several times.
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Patrick Roest came no further than the eighth time. (Photo: Pro Shots)
Three skaters get out of their race
In addition to the world record, the 10 kilometers also produced a number of remarkable moments. Several skaters had difficulty with the harsh conditions in the Utah Olympic Oval, which is 1,425 meters above sea level.
In the opening stage, the Kazakh gave up Dmitry Morozov during his race due to fatigue. After the mop break, two skaters even left the race in the same ride. The Italian Nicola Tumolero, who took Olympic bronze in the 10,000 meters in 2018, and the Russian Alexander Rumyantsev gave up.
On the second day of the World Championship distances, the team pursuit for women and the 500 meters for men and women are also on the program. The tournament lasts until Sunday.
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