Speed skating-Rival countries chip away at Dutch dominance
BEIJING : Rival countries chipped away at the Netherlands' domination of speed skating, diversifying the medal tally at the Beijing Olympics in comparison to previous Winter Games.
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BEIJING : Rival countries chipped away at the Netherlands' domination of speed skating, diversifying the medal tally at the Beijing Olympics in comparison to previous Winter Games.
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