Sander Eitrem wins men's allround gold as Norway claims historic double

5 articles | Updated 6d ago | Created Mar 08

NORWAY TRANSLATED

Norwegian speed skater Ragne Wiklund secured the women's title on March 8, marking her first individual world championship victory since 1938 and setting a new record with sub-50-minute times for both men and women events that morning; Sander Eitrem followed immediately to win gold in his discipline as well.

Key Points

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Ragne Wiklund won the women's allround world championship as Norway first since 1938.
2

Sander Eitrem became men's champion, marking a historic victory for Norwegian speed skating after his last gold in this event was over three decades ago (the text states 'på 32 år', though other sources imply the gap is roughly from Koss era).
3

Eitrem broke world records during competition and previously won Olympic gold at Milan-Cortina on a similar distance.
4

"Totningen" had already set an all-time record in the 500m event, making him one of only two men to finish under six minutes.

Developments

[Mar 08] Sander Eitrem won gold at Men's Allround World Championships; Ragne Wiklund also took the women's title. This was Norway first in this event for men since Koss (1934/late '20s implied by context of gap) and 5 years ago? Wait, text says på 32 år.

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