Germany have 12 medals and are top of the table. The UK have ... uhm ... none.
Speed skating should be done in lanes like the 400m and the lane draw based on times in the heats and other rounds. Bloody stupid sport where it is basically a lottery whether you finish the race regardless of how talented you are.
I haven't been watching much but this Christie seems to be in the news a lot. Is it possible she's just not good enough? In my chosen sport, the same people always end up at the top - they just seem to ride their luck that much better, which is part of the game. You don't put yourself in risky positions.
<DISCLAIMER> I know nothing about speed skating, so flaming is probably well deserved </DISCLAIMER>
I haven't been watching much but this Christie seems to be in the news a lot. Is it possible she's just not good enough? In my chosen sport, the same people always end up at the top - they just seem to ride their luck that much better, which is part of the game. You don't put yourself in risky positions.
Not good enough this time.
The Elise Christie race shouldn't have been restarted. She clumped the ice and another competitor with her right skate, a split second before she fell over. In other words it was her fault.
The rules seem to be explicit that if there is a clash before the middle of the first corner then the race is re-started without penalty if it's just a racing incident. There seem to already be enough rules causing disqualifications without making up some more...!
Ah I obviously didn't know that.
Track is too short for lanes...the sport would have to be changed completely.
Did anyone see the relays? Mad.
I agree with Tony these races should be in lanes otherwise they appear to be a lottery. I know Elise and she is an incredible competitor but imagine she will now pack in speed skating for good.