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Suzanne Schulting disappointed in former training partner Hanne Desmet after World Cup incident: “Then you hope for a little more compassion and empathy from her”

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Suzanne Schulting disappointed in former training partner Hanne Desmet after World Cup incident: “Then you hope for a little more compassion and empathy from her”

© DeFodi Images via Getty Images Suzanne Schulting is disappointed in her Belgian rival Hanne Desmet. Both short track speed skaters collided last Sunday during the World Championship final on the 1000 meters, causing Schulting to fall and break her ankle. After that, Schulting says she hardly heard from her old training buddy. “Well, she … Read more

World Short Track Championship ends in a minor key: Hanne Desmet sees world title slip through her fingers after disqualification in the 1,000 meters

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World Short Track Championship ends in a minor key: Hanne Desmet sees world title slip through her fingers after disqualification in the 1,000 meters

© AP Hanne Desmet was disqualified in the final of the 1,000 meters short track on the final day of the World Short Track Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Desmet crossed the line first during the race, but was subsequently punished by the jury for allegedly hindering the Dutch Suzanne Schulting. He fell, just like the … Read more

Black Saturday with two disqualifications for Hanne Desmet at the World Short Track Championships: “Maybe the referee didn’t like me”

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Black Saturday with two disqualifications for Hanne Desmet at the World Short Track Championships: “Maybe the referee didn’t like me”

Hanne Desmet traveled to the World Short Track Championships in Rotterdam with gold in mind, but after a dark Saturday she left empty-handed. She crossed the line second in the 1,500m, but was disqualified. The jury also removed her from the results in the 500m. “Tomorrow I’ll just have to race a little smarter.” Marc … Read more

Carefree first World Cup day for Hanne, Stijn Desmet pays for problem with skating cash

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Carefree first World Cup day for Hanne, Stijn Desmet pays for problem with skating cash

© EPA-EFE Mixed feelings among sister and brother Hanne and Stijn Desmet after the first day of the World Short Track Championships in Rotterdam. While Hanne zoomed authoritatively through the heats on the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 meters, Stijn had a difficult Friday. “When it comes this easy, it’s a good feeling.” Hanne Desmet easily … Read more