Feb 09

Gehring Breaks Junior American Speedskating Record

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2008- Kearns, UT. U.S. World Cup Team Member Lana Gehring broke the American Junior National record for the Ladies 500m. Skating at the Samsung ISU Short Track World Cup #6, Gehring, who was skating in the last chance qualifier, dazzled spectators as she crossed the line in a record time of 44.517 seconds. Gehring also beat the Junior World Record, however, as she is in a competition with Junior and Senior athletes, it will not be considered for the Junior World Record. Gehring and the rest of the World Cup Team will continue their podium bids at 6:00pm when the event continues today at the Utah Olympic Oval. For additional information please contact Kori Novak, Director, PR , Media at 801-417-5360 or media@usspeedskating.org About US Speedskating: US Speedskating is a nonprofit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of Speedskating in the United States. To date, US Speedskating has won a total of 75 Olympic medals, making it the most successful winter sport in the USA. ####