Fred Anton Maier and Kees Verkerk 1968

These legends share the technical goods in this 5000

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It kind of seems like in order to be early and set up the positions you have to do a soft run

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Good catch E4. Exactly that the skater must calibrate the pressure, like putting down a gas pedal - it requires precision and great feel for the ice. Thank you!