SR MEN 200-M FINAL

Again skaters are skating a bit slower tonight than the did today.... wait........the Germany skater posts a 16.69, Mathias Scwierrz. But here comes COLOMBIA.......................... Fuentes does not do it... he clocks a 16.89


They have had trouble with the timing equipment AGAIN. Holland skated a great time (16.70) and they now say he must run again... WHY??? There was a time... it started when he did and finished when he did....

Joey is up... he appears to have had a little trouble on the backside.... an extra side step, and it looks like an extra hop... great power down the last straight... but it wasn't fast enough for a placement, he's out of the medal count... 16.71. We are having to wait 15 minutes so that Ronald from Holland can re-skate.... They want to give him 15 minutes rest so he is rolling around all by himself. Even the Colombians who have favored their home team (naturally) have clapped for him as he rolls by. Stay tuned for official results...

OMG....................... Duggento posted a time of 16.37..... BUT so did Wouter from Belgium (he also skates indoor with Milpitas, CA and is the other half of Sara Sayasane)..................... we are waiting for the official news......,.....,................. IT'S OFFICIAL WOUTER DID IT.... HE BEAT DUGGENTO...

This just in... upon learning that he did not win the 200-meter road race time trial, Gregory Duggento threw his time trial helmet to the ground and the cover for the eyes to help make it aerodynamic, broke off or came off. Sources tell me he was angry and yelling.

I can only imagine what it's like to be the fastest man on inlines for several years in a row and now to loose both of those titles this year. But he needs to remember it came down to 7/1000's of a second. That is incredible and he has much to give back to this sport. I know that many skaters look up to him. I am sure it was just in the heat of the moment.... still congratulations to Wouter Hebbrecht of Belgium and to all of the skaters.


1. BEL - Wouter Hebbrecht- 16.366
2. ITA - Gregory Duggento - 16.373
3. VEN- Juan Jose Jardines - 16.59

4-Tie - GER - Mathia Scwierrz - 16.69 (they did not break this tie that I am aware of)
4-Tie - SPAIN- Fernando Mejia - 16.69
6- USA - Joey Mantia - 16.71
7-HOLLAND - Ronald Mulder - ran this twice- 1st time 16.70 2nd time 16.73
8-ITA - Simone Bellia - 16.84
9-COL-Camilo Fuentes-16.89
10-CHILE-Ricardo Berdugo-17.05
11-KOR-Jun-Hee Lee-17.20
12-SPAIN-Joseba Fernandez-17.26


To all of the skaters who skated this evening and who have skated in this championship. I cannot say it enough times, you are all so close.... when they have to break out the "1000th meter-reader" you know that you are only dealing with the BEST IN THE WORLD!

What an incredible thing to know, feel and be a part of. If you went back to your hotel with a medal tonight, congratulations. If you didn't go back to your hotel with a medal .... congratulations.

There are so many skaters around the world that would have loved to have had the exact same opportunity as you have had and would do anything to be in your skates. Please realize just how awesome you all are!!!

You put on an extraordinary show tonight for the thousands of people who were there and it was an honor to be a part of that crowd and watch you skate!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you... and let's "bring it on" again tomorrow.