World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women
- World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women
The International Skating Union has organised the World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women since 1936. Unofficial Championships were held in the years 1933-1935.
History
Distances used
* In the years 1933-1935, three distances had to be skated: 500 m – 1,000 m – 1,500 m.
* In the years 1936-1955, four distances had to be skated: 500 m – 1,000 m – 3,000 m – 5,000 m (the "old combination").
* In the years 1956-1982, four distances had to be skated: 500 m – 1,000 m – 1,500 m – 3,000 m (the "mini combination").
* Since 1983, four distances have to be skated: 500 m – 1,500 m – 3,000 m – 5,000 m (the "small combination").
Ranking systems used
* Since 1933, the samalog system has been in use.
Medal winners
Unofficial Championships
References
External links
* [http://www.isu.org Results, distances, and ranking systems directly from the International Skating Union]
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