Groenewoud wins mass start in new elimination format
Olympic champion Marijke Groenewoud won the women’s mass start at the World Cup qualifying tournament in Heerenveen, in its first outing under a new elimination format.
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Marijke Groenewoud won the women’s mass start at the World Cup qualifying tournament in Heerenveen on Sunday, as the event used a new elimination format. The Olympic champion beat team-mate Sofia Schilder in the sprint for victory, ANP reported via Nieuws.nl.
Two skaters were eliminated every two laps until six remained to contest the win. The previous format awarded points during the race, with the most points available at the finish of the 16-lap event.
Kim Talsma beat team-mate Bente Kerkhoff in the sprint for third. Merel Conijn fell at the start of the final lap.
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