Femke Kok provisionally third as Rijpma-de Jong wins 1,500m gold

femke kok was provisionally third in live coverage of the women's 1, 500 metres as Rijpma-de Jong claimed the gold, an outcome that reshaped the leaderboard in the middle distance races on the fourteenth day of competition.

Rijpma-de Jong takes 1, 500m gold

Rijpma-de Jong won the women's 1, 500 metre race, securing the top spot on the podium while other contenders fought for places behind her. Takagi struggled with her time in the same event and ultimately could not match the pace needed for a medal.

Femke Kok still in the running

While Rijpma-de Jong stood atop the podium, femke kok sat provisionally third during live updates of the 1, 500 metres, keeping her in contention as the field settled. The provisional placing left room for late changes in the final classification as other skaters completed their races.

Shorttrack drama: Velzeboer, Stoddard and Sellier

Shorttrack action on the same day produced its own headlines: Xandra Velzeboer fell in the semifinal of the 1, 500 metres after she said a hole in the ice caused her crash, then went on to win the B-final. That B-final victory amounted to an eighth-place finish for the Netherlands in that shorttrack distance, though Velzeboer had already taken golds earlier in the Games on the 500 and 1, 000 metres.

In the same shorttrack programme, Stoddard finished third and took the bronze medal, adding a podium result after earlier individual races where she placed 24th and 31st. A separate incident saw Kamila Sellier checked in Milan for an eye injury after a fall; arena medics stitched the wound and she was taken to hospital for further examination, with the immediate outlook described as okay.

The day's skating schedule also included ice hockey action and relay events, with standout moments such as a multi-goal run for the United States and key plays from several established families in the sport.

The programme for the day ahead features the long-awaited shorttrack return of Schulting on the schedule, offering another high-profile moment for the skating disciplines as the Games continue.

Officials and teams will now turn their attention to the next races and sessions listed on the day's timetable, where final classifications will be confirmed and medal ceremonies held for the events completed.