2001 World Allround Speed Skating Championships
The 2001 World Allround Speed Skating Championships were held on the City Park Ice Rink in Budapest, Hungary, on 10–11 February 2001. German Anni Friesinger and Dutchman Rintje Ritsma became the world champions. Men's championships Allround results NQ = Not qualified for the 10000 m (only the best 12 are qualified)DQ = disqualified Women's championships Allround results NQ = Not qualified for the 5000 m (only the best 12 are qualified)DQ = disqualified Rules 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: Skaters among the top 12 on both lists are qualified. To make up a total of 12, skaters are then added in order of their best rank on either list. Samalog standings take precedence over the longest-distance standings in the event of a tie. References Results on SpeedSkatingNews World Allround Speed Skating Championships, 2001 2001 World Allround World Allround, 2001 International sports competitions in Budapest