Han and Ning shine with bronze medals at ISU Speed Skating World Cup

China's Han Mei secured a bronze medal in the women's 1500m, while Ning Zhongyan also claimed bronze in the men's race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Heerenveen, Netherlands.

The competition kicked off on Friday, featuring four events, including the men's and women's 500 meters and the 1500 meters.

In the women's 1500m final, Han clocked in at 1 minute and 54.52 seconds to earn her bronze. Japan's Miho Takagi finished just 0.53 seconds ahead to take the silver, while Joy Beune crossed the finish line in 1 minute and 53.70 seconds to secure the gold medal. China's Yang Binyu and Yin Qi followed closely, finishing in 5th and 6th place, respectively.

On the men's side, Ning Zhongyan won bronze in the 1500m with a time of 1 minute and 44.38 seconds. Norway's Peder Kongshaug claimed the gold, while his compatriot Sander Eitrem took home the silver. Additionally, Lian Ziwen and Gao Tingyu rounded out the performances with third and fourth place finishes in the men's 500m Group B Final.