World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women
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The International Skating Union has organised the World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women since 1936. Unofficial Championships were held in the years 1933-1935.
[edit] History
[edit] Distances used
- In the years 1933-1935, three distances had to be skated: 500 m – 1,000 m – 1,500 m.
- In the years 1936-1955, four distances had to be skated: 500 m – 1,000 m – 3,000 m – 5,000 m (the old combination).
- In the years 1956-1982, four distances had to be skated: 500 m – 1,000 m – 1,500 m – 3,000 m (the mini combination).
- Since 1983, four distances have to be skated: 500 m – 1,500 m – 3,000 m – 5,000 m (the small combination).
[edit] Ranking systems used
- Since 1933, the samalog system has been in use.
[edit] Medal winners
[edit] Unofficial Championships
[edit] Official Championships
[edit] All-time medal count
- Only official tournaments are taken into account
[edit] References
[edit] External links
Liselotte Landbeck
Synnøve Lie
Helen Bina
Verné Lesche
Soviet Union
Germany
Netherlands
East Germany
Canada
Czech Republic
Japan
North Korea
Kazakhstan
Poland
Romania
