In pics: ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships

Marijke Groenewoud (Front) of the Netherlands celebrates after crossing the finish line during the women's mass start at the ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships in Hamar, Norway, March 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

Athletes compete during the women's mass start at the ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships in Hamar, Norway, March 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

Gold medalist Joy Beune (C) of the Netherlands, silver medalist Antoinette Rijpma-De Jong (L) of the Netherlands, bronze medalist Han Mei of China pose after the awarding ceremony for the women's 1500m at the ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships in Hamar, Norway, March 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

Yin Qi of China competes during the women's 1500m at the ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships in Hamar, Norway, March 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

Jordan Stolz (L) of the United States and Kjeld Nuis of the Netherlands compete during the men's 1500m at the ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships in Hamar, Norway, March 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)

Gold medalist Joy Beune (C) of the Netherlands, silver medalist Antoinette Rijpma-De Jong (L) of the Netherlands, bronze medalist Han Mei of China pose during the awarding ceremony for the women's 1500m at the ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships in Hamar, Norway, March 16, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuliang)