MILAN — United States speedskater Greta Myers made her Olympic debut in the women’s 3000m on Saturday at Milano Speed Skating Stadium, where she finished with a time of 4:13.46.
Only time will tell if her time how Myers’ time will rank among the field, but she won’t make the podium.
Myers raced in the first pairing alongside Canadian Laura Hall and finished more than seven seconds behind Hall (4:06.13). Myers was knocked out of medal contention after the next pairing of Merel Conijn (4:01.65) of the Netherlands and Kaitlyn McGregor (4:04.97) of Switzerland finished.
The field of 20 skaters includes reigning 2022 Beijing silver medalist Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy, in addition to bronze medalist Isabelle Weidemann of Canada.
In individual races, skaters race against the clock in pairs, alternating lanes each lap to cover equal distances. Speed skaters use clap skates to ensure their blade stays in contact with the ice to get a stronger and longer push.
There will be more chances for Myers to contend for a medal. In addition to the 3000m, Myers will compete in the women’s 1500m, women’s 5000m and women’s Mass Start.
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