2011 WU Update – Day 2 – Short Track

Women’s final

ERZURUM – The finals of the women’s 1,500 m were traditionally an Asian affair. Three Korean and two Chinese skaters fought hard for the gold. It was Korean Eun Byul LEE who claimed the gold in a thrilling finale beating compatriot Ba Ra Jung and leaving the bronze o Chinese Jianrou Li.

Men’s final

In the men’s 1,500 final the podium was All-Korean. Hwan Ee Kim took the gold, Tae Hoon Kim silver and Seoung Il Kim the bronze.

C. Pierre, FISU Press Officer