2013 US Masters Single Distance Speedskating Championships
Taken at Pettit National Ice Center
Thanks to pro photographer Steven Penland for his fantastic work in
taking these pictures and creating this great collection of some of the
best skaters in the United States and from the rest of the world.
Also Many,many thanks to the SkateNow Shop in Salt Lake City for their
continuing support of lifelong speedskating in the United States.
Congratulations to the three skaters that broke the world record in
their age groups-Boris Leikin in the 500 meter race, and Melissa
Dahlmann and Jacki Munzel in their 5000 meter races. They were simply
outstanding in their technique and determination.
60 speed skaters-the largest turnout ever-participated in the 2013 US
Masters Single Distance Championships at the Pettit National Ice Center
in Milwaukee January 5-6. Results are indicted in the photo album, but
skaters as old as Vern Kappes-80 years young with 77 consecutive
seasons-became US champions. In addition to US athletes,their were speed
skaters representing Canada,Germany, and Romania competing at these
events. This event also featured a surprise 12 lap mass start event at
the end, won by Kevin Geminder during a down to the line sprint with
Canadian and former pro horse jockey Constant Montpellier in the men's
division and Melissa Dahlmann for the women.
You can follow highlights of the action by watching races on Youtube at
the following links:
Thanks to all the athletes that made this an exciting event. Thanks to
Chief referee Ernie Kretschmann, Jim White, PNIC time trial officials
and timing deck, Akthea and Butch Pearson,Jeff Plizka, Brian
Moilenda,Myron Yencha, Mark Whitmore, Paul Golomski, executive director
Randy Dean,Kevin Butler, and all the ice stewards and volunteers that
made this largest ever USMSD championships happen.
Speed and Health,
Olu
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