Kramer Wins Speed Skating Gold In Men’s 5000 m
Holland’s Sven Kramer, a two-time medalist in Turin, took home his first Olympic gold medal Saturday afternoon, winning the men’s 5000 m with an OR time of 6:14:60. Immediately after his win became official, Kramer took off across the ice, hopped two barriers and climbed into the stands to share hugs with his family in a moment that reminds that sometimes, sports can still be sincere and heartwarming. Kramer entered the Games as the reigning world champioin and record holder in the 5000 m, as well as the 10,000 m (which is set for Feb. 23).
Seung-Hoon Lee of Korea won the silver and Russia’s Ivan Skobrev claimed bronze.
Read Article >Holland’s Sven Kramer Turns In Olympic Record In Men’s Speed Skating 5000 m
In a sport where the Dutch rule, Sven Kramer is the king. The reigning world champion turned in an Olympic record time of 6:14:60 in the Men’s Speed Skating 5000 m Saturday afternoon. With four competitors (two groups of two) still to skate, Kramer is the current leader. Seung-Hoon Lee the Republic of Korea is second,a little more than two seconds behind, while Kramer’s countryman Bob de Jong is third.
American Shani Davis, who was paired with Kramer, finished with a time of 6:28:44, and is currently in eighth place.
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