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Russia’s Ahn grabs silver in Men 500m at ISU European Short Track Championships

Dutch skater Sjinkie Knegt won gold, while France’s Sebastien Lepape bagged a bronze medal

Viktor Ahn EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER

Viktor Ahn

© EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER

TASS, January 13. Russia’s celebrated speed skater Viktor Ahn has grabbed silver in Men 500m at the ISU European Short Track Championships underway in Dresden, Germany.

Dutch skater Sjinkie Knegt won gold, while France’s Sebastien Lepape bagged a bronze medal.

The ISU European Short Track Championships is held in Dresden on January 12-14.

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