Netherlands dominates World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships

HAMAR, Norway, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships concluded here on Sunday, with the Netherlands asserting its dominance by claiming eight gold, six silver and four bronze medals to top the medal standings.

Norway's Peder Kongshaug took the men's 1,500m gold with a time of 1:44.64. American Jordan Stolz finished second, while Canada's Connor Howe secured bronze.