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The Russian speed skater was 0.1 seconds short of the Olympic medal

Russian speed skater Angelina Golikova finished fourth in the 1000m at the Beijing Olympics.

Japan's Miho Takagi won with a time of 1 minute 13.19 seconds, which is a new Olympic record. She improved on the achievement Jorin ter Mors set in 2018 (1:13.56).

The second place was taken by Jutta Lerdam from the Netherlands (+0.64), the third — American Brittany Bow (+1.42). Golikova lost 1.52 seconds to the winner.

Skater Golikova brought Russia bronze at the Olympics 2022 Olympics Russian Daria Kachanova took ninth place (+2.45), Olga Fatkulina - 13th (+2.68).

Earlier in Beijing, Golikova won bronze in the 500m. The 30-year-old athlete is the world champion in the 500m, she also has two silvers and a bronze in world championships.

Takagi won her fourth medal in Beijing, having previously placed second in the 500m, 1500m and team pursuit.

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The Russian speed skater was 0.1 seconds short of the Olympic medal