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March 8, 2026
HISTORY WRITTEN AFTER 88 YEARS: Ragne Viklund's Incredible Feat
Norwegian speed skater Ragne Viklund (25) won the World Championships in the absolute (all-around) category in Herenvenu, Netherlands, proving she is currently the most versatile competitor on the planet.
TL;DR
- Ragne Viklund of Norway won the World Championships in the all-around speed skating category.
- This is Norway's first all-around world title in 88 years, with Lejla Schaj Nielsen being the last winner in 1938.
- Marijke Gronevud of the Netherlands secured the silver medal, moving up from fourth place after the initial three distances.
- Miho Takagi of Japan, a world record holder and multiple Olympic medalist, finished third overall.
- Takagi's performance in the final race was crucial, as a slower last lap allowed Gronevud to overtake her for second place.
- Both Takagi and Viklund medaled at the recent Milan-Cortina Olympics, with Viklund earning two silver and one bronze, and Takagi three bronze medals.
- Joy Bune, the previous world champion, did not reach the podium, finishing in fourth place.
- The 2025/26 speed skating season concluded with this event.
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