Eighty-eight competitors, including 73 Canadians, 1 German, 1 Romanian and 13 Americans, skated in this short all-round competition held during February 21 - 22, 2009 in the new Richmond Olympic Oval in Vancouver BC.
Overall results for the 25 female competitors included Nicole Slot (1st), Connie Pope (2nd) and Anika Bedard (3rd), while Randy Plett (1st), Patrick Kelly (2nd) and Bob Irvine (3rd) topped the roster of 63 male skaters. Medals were awarded to the top 3 participants in each 5-year age class for both men and women including Roy Whitney (80+) and Agatha van der Starre (75-79).
Overall results for the 25 female competitors included Nicole Slot (1st), Connie Pope (2nd) and Anika Bedard (3rd), while Randy Plett (1st), Patrick Kelly (2nd) and Bob Irvine (3rd) topped the roster of 63 male skaters. Medals were awarded to the top 3 participants in each 5-year age class for both men and women including Roy Whitney (80+) and Agatha van der Starre (75-79).Unofficial competition included a fun 100m final for the top sprinters which turned out to be a crowd attraction for the many spectators.
Off the ice - over 75 participants, officials and companions gathered for an excellent buffet dinner and social event organized by Brett & Marnie Arnason at a neighbouring hotel on the Saturday evening. Brief presentations by Speed Skating Canada representatives included a continued commitment to masters speed skating in this country.Many thanks to the numerous officials and to British Columbia Speed Skating for a well-run event that was enjoyed by all participants.
Additional results including opening and lap times can be seen here.Photographs by Jeff Bough are available here.
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