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In 2004, German skater Jenny Wolf became the first woman to break the 38-second barrier in the 500m event.

World Sprint Skating is a speed skating discipline where skaters compete in two 500m and two 1000m races over two days, emphasizing both speed and endurance.

Skaters’ combined times from the four races determine their overall ranking, making consistency across distances crucial.

The World Sprint Championships, established in 1970, gave rise to the recognition of sprinting specialists in speed skating.

World Sprint Skating sets itself apart by emphasizing short, intense races over two days, as opposed to longer distances.

Traditional speed skating powerhouses like the Netherlands, Norway, and Canada often excel in this discipline.

World Distances Skating is a speed skating discipline that emphasizes individual races at varying distances, testing skaters’ specialization.

Skaters compete in single-distance races, typically including 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 5000m (men)/3000m (women), and 10,000m (men)/5000m (women).

The discipline gained popularity in the early 20th century and remains a key fixture in international speed skating competitions.

Skaters like Ted-Jan Bloemen (Canada) and Miho Takagi (Japan) have displayed exceptional prowess in various distances.