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The men 's sprint combination of the 2015 -- 16 ISU Speed Skating World Cup 5 , arranged in the Sørmarka Arena in Stavanger , Norway , was contested on 29 -- 31 January 2016 .. Sørmarka Arena. Sørmarka Arena. Stavanger. Stavanger. It was the only sprint combination competition of the 2015 -- 16 World Cup .. The contest included each skater 's best time from the 500 metres and 1000 metres competitions that were raced during the weekend .. 500 metres. 2015–16 ISU Speed Skating World Cup – World Cup 5 – Men's 500 metres. 1000 metres. 2015–16 ISU Speed Skating World Cup – World Cup 5 – Men's 1000 metres. Pavel Kulizhnikov of Russia had the best combined result , while Dutchmen Kai Verbij and Kjeld Nuis came in second and third place .. Pavel Kulizhnikov. Pavel Kulizhnikov. Kai Verbij. Kai Verbij. Kjeld Nuis. Kjeld Nuis