(Source: ISU - International Skating Union) It was the chronicle of a record foretold. Pavel Kulizhnikov (RUS) broke the 34 second barrier, when he set a new world record in 33.98 in the 500m on Friday. Hong Zhang (CHN) grabbed the ladies' 500m gold in a new Chinese national record on the first day of the ISU World Cup in Salt Lake City. Carien Kleibeuker (NED) surprised in the ladies' 5000m with a Dutch national record and the best time of the day in the B Division: 6:45.04. Martina Sábliková (CZE) won the A Division in 6:47.42. Kjeld Nuis (NED) set another Dutch national record with 1:42.14 to win the 1500m. Beyond the magic barrier After last week's 34.00 Pavel Kulizhnikov seemed to be...
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