The fifth round of the speed skating World Cup was held in Poland on the 12th, and Miho Takagi finished second in the women's 1000m.

Takagi, who won the gold medal in this event at last year's Beijing Olympics, appeared in the final group. Finished in 2nd place with a time of 16.18 minutes.

The winner was Kimi Getz of the United States, who skated in the same group as Takagi and marked 1:16.00, while Brittany Bowe of the United States, who won the bronze medal in this event at the Beijing Olympics, came in third. bottom.