Talsma wins second 500m at Dutch World Cup qualifying meet
Johan Talsma won the second 500 metres at the Dutch World Cup qualifying tournament in Heerenveen, securing one of five places for the opening World Cup races in Beijing.
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Johan Talsma won the second 500 metres at the Dutch World Cup qualifying tournament in Heerenveen, taking one of five places on offer for the first World Cup races of the season.
The 21-year-old Reggeborgh skater clocked 34.74 seconds. Jenning de Boo had won the first race in 34.20 but withdrew before the second round, leaving Talsma fastest in it, ANP reported.
The other qualifiers were De Boo, Stefan Westenbroek, Sebas Diniz and Kayo Vos. Their first World Cup races are scheduled for 13–15 November in Beijing.
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