Russians win men’s, women’s gold in speed skating Europeans
KOLOMNA, Russia — Pavel Kuizhnikov of Russia won gold in the 1000-meter event at the European Speed Skating Championships and compatriot Yekaterina Shikhova won the women’s 1000. Kulizhnikov finished in 1 minute 8.84 seconds on Saturday, 0.08 seconds faster than Russia’s Denis Yuskov; Nico Ihle of Germany was third in 1:08.985. The medals were the