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Finn Sonnekalb Sets Two Junior World Records, Secures Olympic Spot at Salt Lake World Cup

ISU confirmation of his times at a record‑laden Salt Lake meet signals a buoyant start for Germany's Olympic qualifying run.

In Frühform: Finn Sonnekalb
Sonnekalb freut sich über seine starke Zeit
ISU World Cup Speed skating Finn Sonnekalb
Finn Sonnekalb

Overview

  • The 18-year-old from Erfurt clocked 1:41.33 over 1500 m for both a German record and a junior world record, taking third place.
  • He earlier set a 1000 m German record in 1:06.48, later ratified by the ISU as a junior world record.
  • The ISU awarded Sonnekalb $3,000 for each junior world record, recognizing both the 1000 m and 1500 m marks.
  • His results at the opening World Cup secured an Olympic quota place for Milan–Cortina 2026.
  • France’s Timothy Loubineaud set the 5000 m world record in 6:00.23, while Germany’s Gabriel Gross broke the national 5000 m mark with 6:06.75, capping an encouraging start for the German team.