Xandra Velzeboer Tops Women’s 500m Short Track Speed Skating Qualifiers at 2026 Winter Olympics
Xandra Velzeboer emerged as the standout athlete in the women’s 500m short track speed skating qualifiers at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The competition saw a fierce display of talent, with Velzeboer securing the top position.
Xandra Velzeboer Tops Women’s 500m Short Track Speed Skating Qualifiers
The women’s qualifiers featured a series of impressive races, leading to an exciting lineup for the upcoming quarter-finals.
Top Performers in the Qualifiers
- Xandra Velzeboer (Netherlands) – 42.417 seconds
- Courtney Sarault (Canada) – 42.464 seconds
- Michelle Velzeboer (Netherlands) – 42.598 seconds
- Selma Poutsma (Netherlands) – 42.629 seconds
- Arianna Fontana (Italy) – 42.668 seconds
- Kim Boutin (Canada) – 42.692 seconds
- Berenice Comby (France) – 42.750 seconds
- Kristen Santos-Griswold (USA) – 42.767 seconds
- Florence Brunelle (Canada) – 42.838 seconds
- Fan Kexin (China) – 42.992 seconds
Additional Notable Competitors
- Zhang Chutong (China) – 43.100 seconds
- Chiara Betti (Italy) – 43.163 seconds
- Hanne Desmet (Belgium) – 43.182 seconds
- Choi Minjeong (South Korea) – 43.204 seconds
- Wang Xinran (China) – 43.246 seconds
- Julie Letai (USA) – 43.275 seconds
- Kim Gilli (South Korea) – 43.301 seconds
- Natalia Maliszewska (Poland) – 43.313 seconds
- Lee Soyeon (South Korea) – 43.406 seconds
- Rika Kanai (Japan) – 52.160 seconds
The women’s 500m quarter-finals are set to take place on Thursday, February 12, offering the competitors another opportunity to showcase their skills on the international stage. Fans can look forward to an exciting continuation of the Winter Olympics events at Filmogaz.com.
