I can tell the difference easily (duh) between long and short track, and if it's relay / pursuit or whatever. But the difference between 1500 and 5000? Not immediately obvious from looking at the screen.
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Originally Posted by craigwd
Then you should watch speed skating more often than once every 4 years.
There is a ton of difference between a sprinter and a long distance skater.
It's like pitting Usain Bolt vs Mo Farrah. Two completely different athletes running two very different races.
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This is a fair comment I guess - my perspective has more to do with my intuitive reaction, which is "same playing field, same equipment, same overall goal... same sport". However, this is coming from a layperson, and being fully cognizant that there's going to be plenty of ignorance flying around once the sport I actually know well starts I'll defer.
Speaking of which, here's Dara Howell's post-victory interview.