2011 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships
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The 2011 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships took place between March 11 and March 13, 2011 at Sheffield Arena in Sheffield
, England
. The World Championships were organised by the ISU
which also runs world cups and championships in speed skating
and figure skating
.
* First place is awarded 34 points, second is awarded 21 points, third is awarded 13 points, fourth is awarded 8 points, fifth is awarded 5 points, sixth is awarded 3 points, and seventh place is awarded 2 points in each race to determine the overall world champion, except for the relays which do not count for individual scores.
(1) (2) (1) (1) (4) (4) (8) (9) (1) (1) (4)
(6) (6) (2) (4) (1) (5) (5) (1) (8) (1) (4)
(3) (1) (5) (3) (10) (4) (2) (1) (4) (9)
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The World Championships were organised by the ISU
International Skating Union
The International Skating Union is the international governing body for competitive ice skating disciplines, including figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating, and short track speed skating. It was founded in Scheveningen, Netherlands in 1892, making it one of the oldest international...
which also runs world cups and championships in speed skating
Speed skating
Speed skating, or speedskating is a competitive form of ice skating in which the competitors race each other in traveling a certain distance on skates. Types of speed skating are long track speed skating, short track speed skating, and marathon speed skating...
and figure skating
Figure skating
Figure skating is an Olympic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level , and at local, national, and international competitions...
.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Program |
|---|---|---|
| 11 March | 17:35 | 1500 m women |
| 17:40 | 1500 m men | |
| 12 March | 17:10 | 500 m women |
| 17:15 | 500 m men | |
| 13 March | 15:35 | 1000 m women |
| 15:40 | 1000 m men | |
| 16:20 | 3000 m women | |
| 16:30 | 3000 m men | |
| 16:55 | 3000 m relay women | |
| 17:05 | 5000 m relay men |
Men
| 500 m |
Simon Cho Simon Cho Simon Cho is an American short track speed skater who was a member of the US Olympic Team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.-Early life:... (USA) |
42.307 | Olivier Jean Olivier Jean Olivier Jean is a Canadian short track speed skater from Lachenaie, Quebec currently residing in Montreal. He is a well known figure for his dreadlocks and for listening to reggae which he says makes him skate faster.Jean skates in every distance for the Canadian team and is a member of the... (CAN) |
42.429 | Liang Wenhao Liang Wenhao Liang Wenhao is a Chinese male short track speed skater. He represented China at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.-References:... (CHN) |
42.493 |
| 1000 m |
Noh Jin-Kyu Noh Jin-Kyu Noh Jin-Kyu is a South Korean short track speed skater. During his first season at the senior level at the age of 18, he became the 2011 Overall World Champion.-Career:... (KOR) |
1:28.552 | Charles Hamelin Charles Hamelin Charles Hamelin is a Canadian short track speed skater from Sainte-Julie, Quebec. Hamelin is a 3 time Olympic medalist having won 2 gold and 1 silver during the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics... (CAN) |
1:28.663 | Liang Wenhao Liang Wenhao Liang Wenhao is a Chinese male short track speed skater. He represented China at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.-References:... (CHN) |
1:29.203 |
| 1500 m |
Noh Jin-Kyu Noh Jin-Kyu Noh Jin-Kyu is a South Korean short track speed skater. During his first season at the senior level at the age of 18, he became the 2011 Overall World Champion.-Career:... (KOR) |
2:18.291 | Charles Hamelin Charles Hamelin Charles Hamelin is a Canadian short track speed skater from Sainte-Julie, Quebec. Hamelin is a 3 time Olympic medalist having won 2 gold and 1 silver during the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics... (CAN) |
2:18.676 | Jeff Simon Jeff Simon Jeffrey Simon is an American short track speed skater and three-time bronze medallist at the World Championships.... (USA) |
2:18.725 |
| 3000 m |
Noh Jin-Kyu Noh Jin-Kyu Noh Jin-Kyu is a South Korean short track speed skater. During his first season at the senior level at the age of 18, he became the 2011 Overall World Champion.-Career:... (KOR) |
4:51.638 | Liang Wenhao Liang Wenhao Liang Wenhao is a Chinese male short track speed skater. He represented China at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.-References:... (CHN) |
4:51.877 | Jeff Simon Jeff Simon Jeffrey Simon is an American short track speed skater and three-time bronze medallist at the World Championships.... (USA) |
4:52.181 |
| Overall* | Noh Jin-Kyu Noh Jin-Kyu Noh Jin-Kyu is a South Korean short track speed skater. During his first season at the senior level at the age of 18, he became the 2011 Overall World Champion.-Career:... (KOR) |
102 Points | Charles Hamelin Charles Hamelin Charles Hamelin is a Canadian short track speed skater from Sainte-Julie, Quebec. Hamelin is a 3 time Olympic medalist having won 2 gold and 1 silver during the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics... (CAN) |
50 Points | Liang Wenhao Liang Wenhao Liang Wenhao is a Chinese male short track speed skater. He represented China at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.-References:... (CHN) |
47 Points |
| 5000 m relay |
Michael Gilday Michael Gilday Michael Gilday is a Canadian short track speed skater from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.-External links:*... Charles Hamelin Charles Hamelin Charles Hamelin is a Canadian short track speed skater from Sainte-Julie, Quebec. Hamelin is a 3 time Olympic medalist having won 2 gold and 1 silver during the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics... Francois Hamelin François Hamelin François Hamelin is a Canadian short track speed skater from Sainte-Julie, Quebec, currently residing in Montreal. He is the younger brother of acclaimed Canadian short tracker Charles Hamelin... Olivier Jean Olivier Jean Olivier Jean is a Canadian short track speed skater from Lachenaie, Quebec currently residing in Montreal. He is a well known figure for his dreadlocks and for listening to reggae which he says makes him skate faster.Jean skates in every distance for the Canadian team and is a member of the... (CAN) |
6:52.731 | Robert Becker Torsten Kroeger Robert Seifert Chrsitoph Millz Paul Herrmann (GER) |
6:54.693 | Simon Cho Simon Cho Simon Cho is an American short track speed skater who was a member of the US Olympic Team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.-Early life:... Travis Jayner Travis Jayner Travis Jayner is a Canadian-born American short track speed skater who is a member of the US Olympic Team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He earned a bronze medal in the 5000-meter relay with teammates Apolo Ohno, J.R... Kyle Carr Anthony Lobello Jeff Simon Jeff Simon Jeffrey Simon is an American short track speed skater and three-time bronze medallist at the World Championships.... (USA) |
7:01.659 |
Women
| 500 m |
Fan Kexin (CHN) |
44.620 | Arianna Fontana Arianna Fontana Arianna Fontana is an Italian short track speed skater, who won bronze in the 3000m relay at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin... (ITA) |
44.687 | Liu Qiuhong Liu Qiuhong Liu Qiuhong is a Chinese female short track speed skater.Liu made her Olympic debut in Vancouver, skating in all four events: 500m, 1000m, 1500m and 3000m relay... (CHN) |
44.784 |
| 1000 m |
Cho Ha-Ri Cho Ha-Ri Cho Ha-Ri is a short track speed skater who competes for South Korea. She is the 2011 Overall World Champion.-Career:... (KOR) |
1:38.895 | Arianna Fontana Arianna Fontana Arianna Fontana is an Italian short track speed skater, who won bronze in the 3000m relay at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin... (ITA) |
1:40.306 | Katherine Reutter Katherine Reutter Katherine Reutter is an American short track speed skater. She is a two-time medalist in the Winter Olympics, 2011 overall world silver medalist and the 2010-2011 overall ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup champion.... (USA) |
2:23.268 |
| 1500 m |
Katherine Reutter Katherine Reutter Katherine Reutter is an American short track speed skater. She is a two-time medalist in the Winter Olympics, 2011 overall world silver medalist and the 2010-2011 overall ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup champion.... (USA) |
2:33.978 | Park Seung-Hi Park Seung-Hi Park Seung-Hi is an Korean short track speed skater. She is the 2010 Overall World Champion. She won two bronze medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.- 2010 Winter Olympics :... (KOR) |
2:34.218 | Cho Ha-Ri Cho Ha-Ri Cho Ha-Ri is a short track speed skater who competes for South Korea. She is the 2011 Overall World Champion.-Career:... (KOR) |
2:34.336 |
| 3000 m |
Cho Ha-Ri Cho Ha-Ri Cho Ha-Ri is a short track speed skater who competes for South Korea. She is the 2011 Overall World Champion.-Career:... (KOR) |
5:13.353 | Katherine Reutter Katherine Reutter Katherine Reutter is an American short track speed skater. She is a two-time medalist in the Winter Olympics, 2011 overall world silver medalist and the 2010-2011 overall ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup champion.... (USA) |
5:13.677 | Liu Qiuhong Liu Qiuhong Liu Qiuhong is a Chinese female short track speed skater.Liu made her Olympic debut in Vancouver, skating in all four events: 500m, 1000m, 1500m and 3000m relay... (CHN) |
5:17.206 |
| Overall* | Cho Ha-Ri Cho Ha-Ri Cho Ha-Ri is a short track speed skater who competes for South Korea. She is the 2011 Overall World Champion.-Career:... (KOR) |
81 Points | Katherine Reutter Katherine Reutter Katherine Reutter is an American short track speed skater. She is a two-time medalist in the Winter Olympics, 2011 overall world silver medalist and the 2010-2011 overall ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup champion.... (USA) |
68 Points | Arianna Fontana Arianna Fontana Arianna Fontana is an Italian short track speed skater, who won bronze in the 3000m relay at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin... (ITA) |
57 Points |
| 3000 m relay |
Li Jianrou Liu Qiuhong Liu Qiuhong Liu Qiuhong is a Chinese female short track speed skater.Liu made her Olympic debut in Vancouver, skating in all four events: 500m, 1000m, 1500m and 3000m relay... Zhang Hui Zhang Hui Zhang Hui is a short track speed skater who competes for China. As part of the 3000m relay team, Zhang won the gold medal. She was accidentally injured the face by making contact with the blade of her teammate Wang Meng during the celebration.... Fan Kexin Xiao Han (CHN) |
4:16.295 | Jorien Ter Mors Annita Van Doorn Yara Van Kerkhof Sanne Van Kerkhof (NED) |
4:17.725 | Marie-Eve Drolet Marie-Eve Drolet Marie-Eve Drolet is a Canadian short track speed skater who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics.... Jessica Hewitt Valerie Maltais Valérie Maltais Valérie Maltais is a Canadian short-track speed skater. She began skating at the age of 6 and in 2009 was the Canadian Champion in the 1500m. In that same year she received a bronze medal in relay at the World Short Track Championships. She is set to compete for Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics... Marianne St-Gelais Marianne St-Gelais Marianne St-Gelais is a Canadian short track speed skater. She won two silver medals in the 500 m and 3,000 m events at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.-Personal life:... (CAN) |
4:18.043 |
* First place is awarded 34 points, second is awarded 21 points, third is awarded 13 points, fourth is awarded 8 points, fifth is awarded 5 points, sixth is awarded 3 points, and seventh place is awarded 2 points in each race to determine the overall world champion, except for the relays which do not count for individual scores.
Medal table
7 nations won at least one medal, which represents the highest total ever.| 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 12 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
Entries per Event
Each nation can enter up to a maximum of 2 athletes per event, the nations listed below can enter up to three athletes per gender for that respective gender.| Athletes | Men | Ladies |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | |
|
Participating countries
116 athletes from 32 nations will compete.(1) (2) (1) (1) (4) (4) (8) (9) (1) (1) (4)
(6) (6) (2) (4) (1) (5) (5) (1) (8) (1) (4)
(3) (1) (5) (3) (10) (4) (2) (1) (4) (9)