4.1 Heat Composition

500 m: Heats of 4 skaters. Typically, the top 2 advance (placement-based, not time-based).; 1000 m: Heats of 4–5 skaters progressing through quarterfinals, semifinals, and A/B finals.; 1500 m: Heats of 6–8 skaters (largest pack). Semifinal format with advancement based on placement or fastest tim...

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