Dutch skater Jutta Leerdam continued her winning streak in the 1,000 meters at the World Cup competitions in Obhiro, Japan. Femke Kok finished third in the first 500 meters. The Dutchmen finished next to the podium in the 1,000 and 500 meters. But Bart Hoolwerf won the first mass start in the World Cup.
The final series of tests for the Beijing Winter Olympics got off to a flying start last week, with smooth action on the ice boding well for safe and exciting Games next year.