PyeongChang / Republic of Korea

Following the Ladies’ 3000m Relay Final A that took place in the Gangneung Ice Arena on Tuesday February 21, 2018, the ISU has decided to release the images that were reviewed by the referees and resulted in the penalties for China and Canada. No further comment will be given on this matter.

During China’s final relay exchange, the activate Chinese skater drastically changed lane from the outside to the inside, impeding the active Korean skater.

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Cross track from outside track to inside track by China

 

The rules for the relay stipulate that all skaters in the relay team can get a penalty. In the case of Canada, a non-competing skater on the ice crossed over and impeded the action at the finish lane.

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Green arrow indicates the competing skater. Red arrow indicates a non-competing skater interfering with the race.

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Green arrow indicates the competing skater. Red arrow indicates a non-competing skater interfering with the race.