This article will be updated between the start of the team chase and the end of the 500m race.

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As with the men, the women’s 500m has only been conducted on one circuit since the previous Olympic Games. This increases the chance of a surprise, but not much should be expected of Dutch women.

The top of the world nowadays is very broad among women. Gone are the days when Sang-hwa Lee won it all. Three women stand out at the moment. These are the American Irene Jackson, the Russian Angelina Golikova and the Japanese Nao Kodaira.

Golikova has not yet won an Olympic medal, but she is the world champion in this segment. For Golikova, this may also be an opportunity to crown her career with Olympic gold. After all, Kodaira is still one of my favorites. The 35-year-old Japanese will defend her Olympic title in Beijing, in what may be her last games. Kodaira is an absolute star at 500 metres.

Of the seven best 500 meters ever cut, six bear her name. Unfortunately for Kodaira, this is exactly the fastest time ever for her not to. The name is still Sang-hwa Lee, who retired in 2019.

Women’s 500m Draw

Stage 1: Hogas (ROE) – Rodriguez (ARG)
Stage 2: Bag (Bill) – Samsonsen (No)
Phase 3: Zdrahalova (TSJ) – Ripsrud (NOR)
Stage 4: Herzog (East) Takagi (Japan)
Stage 5: Hudey (Canada) – Bowe (USA)
Stage 6: Aidova (Kazakhstan) – Huang (Tai)
Stage 7: Jin (Chi) – Gotta Leerdam
Stage 8: McLean (Canada) – Michel de Jong
ride 9: FEMKE KOK – McDougall (Canada)
Stage 10: Go (JAP) – Kim (ZKO)
Stage 11: Goetz (USA) – Kachanova (Russia)
Stage 12: Tien (Che) – Nevantava (Belgium)
Stage 13: Golikova (Russia) – Kodaira (Japan).
Stage 14: Jackson (US) – Ziumek (Poland)
Stage 15: Vatkolina (Russia) – Wojjik (Poland)

men chase team

Prior to the women’s 500m race, the quarter-final rounds will be held to pursue the men’s team. start in 09:00 am The Netherlands will play against Canada. The coordination is the same for women. On Sunday, eight teams will compete for a place in the semi-finals to be held later.

Hopefully there’s more chemistry between them than the women, because apparently (in spite of individual medals) they haven’t yet found the right spot. However, being in the semi-finals is a reality.

Men’s team chase draw

The first stage: South Korea – Italy
ride 2: Holland – Canada
Phase 3: USA – Norway
Stage 4: China – Russian athletes

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