Koen Verweij surprised himself Saturday at the European Championship round in Russia. The all-round world champion finished the first day as surprising leader in the standings.
Koen Verweij surprised himself Saturday at the European Championship round in Russia. The all-round world champion finished the first day as surprising leader in the standings.
After his winning race in the 500 meters (36.20) Verweij kept in the 5000 meters sufficient margins on title favorite Sven Kramer to the head position to maintain.
” I’m pretty proud of myself, ” Verweij gave in to the NIS. ” This is a nice start to the tournament. Now is the time for treatment, diet and rest. I want Sunday again very good ride. ”
Verweij had a margin of more than eight seconds Kramer for the 5,000 meters. By the fourth time (6.23,86) he kept the damage to the sixfold champion (6.17,32) fairly limited.
“I thought that Sven would have little closer. But he is also to beat. Sven is a racer, but I am. I’m going to try him in the 1500 meters looking to drive ”
Verweij defends on skates mile a margin of 0.53 seconds on number two Kramer.. <- Block |! Slideshow start ->
Summary: Results and programs of the European Championship round
By: Reuters / NU.nl
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