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Netherlands dominate speed skating 1500m event in Sochi

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The Netherlands secure all three medals plus fourth place in the women's speed skating 1500m event at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

The Netherlands have secured all three medals plus fourth place in the women's speed skating 1500m event at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Jorien Ter Mors took gold with a time of one minute 53.51 seconds, while Irene Wust claimed second place.

Lotte Van Beekust took home the bronze, and Marrit Leenstra ended in fourth place to highlight the Dutch dominance in the speed skating discipline.

The Netherlands have won the most number of medals so far at the Sochi Games (17).

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