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Sablikova wins gold in women's 5,000m speedskating

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Updated: 2010-02-25 09:03
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VANCOUVER: Martina Sablikova of the Czech Republic completed a golden Olympic double by winning the women's 5,000 metres at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Wednesday.

Sablikova wins gold in women's 5,000m speedskating
Martina Sablikova of the Czech Republic reacts after skating in the women's 5,000 metres speed skating race at the Richmond Olympic Oval during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, February 24, 2010. [Agencies] 

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The slender Sablikova added the long distance crown to her 3,000 metres title and surprising bronze in the 1,500m, with a time of six minutes 50.91 seconds.

Stephanie Beckert of Germany, who claimed silver behind Sablikova in the 3,000m, repeated that result by finishing second in 6:51.39.

Clara Hughes, the 37-year-old Canadian who won the race at the 2006 Turin Games, grabbed the bronze medal with a time of 6:55.73.

 
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