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World Records Shattered at ISU Speed Skating World Cup

11/17/2025

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On November 16, 2025, at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Salt Lake City, two world records were set.
Femke Kok, a Dutch speed skater, broke the 500m world record with 36.09, surpassing the 36.36 set in 2013 by Lee Sang-hwa.
Team USA won gold in the men's Team Pursuit and set a new record of 3:32.49.
Other Dutch skaters achieved personal bests, showcasing strong performances throughout the competition.

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Story summary

On November 16, 2025, at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Salt Lake City, two world records were set.
Femke Kok, a Dutch speed skater, broke the 500m world record with 36.09, surpassing the 36.36 set in 2013 by Lee Sang-hwa.
Team USA won gold in the men's Team Pursuit and set a new record of 3:32.49.
Other Dutch skaters achieved personal bests, showcasing strong performances throughout the competition.