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2008 World Allround Speed Skating Championships

World Allround Speed Skating Championships
Sportforum Berlin Eissporthalle.JPG
Sportforum Hohenschönhausen (Berlin)
Location Berlin, Germany
Venue Sportforum Hohenschönhausen
Dates 9 and 10 February 2008
Competitors 48
Medalist men
1st, gold medalist(s) Sven Kramer  NED
2nd, silver medalist(s) Håvard Bøkko  NOR
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Shani Davis  USA
Medalist women
1st, gold medalist(s) Paulien van Deutekom  NED
2nd, silver medalist(s) Ireen Wüst  NED
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Kristina Groves  CAN
1st, gold medalist(s) Sven Kramer  NED
2nd, silver medalist(s) Håvard Bøkko  NOR
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Shani Davis  USA
1st, gold medalist(s) Paulien van Deutekom  NED
2nd, silver medalist(s) Ireen Wüst  NED
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Kristina Groves  CAN

The 2008 World Allround Speed Skating Championships were held in the indoor arena in Berlin, Germany, on 9 and 10 February 2008. The Dutch skaters Paulien van Deutekom and Sven Kramer became world champions.

NQ = Not qualified for the 5000 m (only the best 12 are qualified)
DQ = disqualified

NQ = Not qualified for the 10000 m (only the best 12 are qualified)
DQ = disqualified

All 24 participating skaters are allowed to skate the first three distances; 12 skaters may take part on the fourth distance. These 12 skaters are determined by taking the standings on the longest of the first three distances, as well as the samalog standings after three distances, and comparing these lists as follows:


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