Short Track Speed Skating 10 February

Short Track Speed Skating Finals at Bakuriani 2025 EYOF: Key Highlights

On the first and final day of the Short Track Speed Skating 1500m events at the Bakuriani 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival, athletes delivered compelling performances in both the boys and girls categories.

Boys’ Final A 1500m

In the Boys’ Final A, the race concluded with a closely contested finish. Jesper Schmitz from the Netherlands claimed the gold medal with a time of 2:27.560, demonstrating both speed and strategy throughout the race. Following closely was Italy’s Filippo Pezzoni, securing the silver medal with a time of 2:27.753. French skater Elio Calanca rounded out the podium with a solid performance, finishing in third place with a time of 2:27.827.

The remaining competitors included Jan Muchka from the Czech Republic (4th, 2:28.361), Hungary’s Mihaly Arendas (5th, 2:28.925), and Samuel Oliver Sulc from the Czech Republic (6th, 2:28.953). Nathan Muller from France finished in 7th place with a time of 2:58.884.

Boys’ Final B 1500m

In the Boys’ Final B, Alessandro Picco of Italy emerged victorious with a time of 2:29.201. Norway’s Henri Stenskrog Midjo followed in second place, clocking in at 2:31.936. Danyil Nedbai from Ukraine secured third with a time of 2:32.169. The remaining positions went to Bence Benedek from Hungary (4th, 2:36.956), Kebba Njie from the Netherlands (5th, 2:46.223), and Adrian Chanchev from Bulgaria (6th, 3:08.788). A penalty was issued to Oskar Soltau from Poland, concluding his race prematurely.

Girls’ Final A 1500m

In the Girls’ Final A, Lisa Victoria Ngo Mouaha of France took first place with a time of 2:42.123. Poland’s Daria Daszuta closely followed, finishing second in 2:42.562. Mariia Khokhelko from Ukraine secured third place with a time of 2:42.718. Other notable finishes included Natasa Z. Molnar from Hungary (4th, 2:42.830), Beatrice Paglia from Italy (5th, 2:43.310), Flora Kiss-Gebora from Hungary (6th, 2:43.398), and Nisa Nur Fidan from Turkey (7th, 2:43.831).

Girls’ Final B 1500m

In the Girls’ Final B, Denmark’s Luna-Marie Lau emerged victorious with a time of 2:37.288. Anna Pnovska from the Czech Republic secured second place with a time of 2:37.379, while Fleur Alkemaade of the Netherlands finished third in 2:39.152. The remaining competitors included Natalia Jarmoc from Poland (4th, 2:40.938), Derya Karadag from Turkey (5th, 2:43.388), Lara Dziedzínova from Slovakia (6th, 2:43.412), and Sterre De Wilde from Belgium (7th, 3:03.242).

The finals brought together some of the best young talents in short track speed skating, showcasing their skills and determination on the international stage. As the competition wraps up, the athletes leave with invaluable experience and memories from their time at the Bakuriani 2025 EYOF.

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