Speed skater Metoděj Jílek wins first mass start World Cup race in Inzell

Czech speed skater Metoděj Jílek has claimed his first career World Cup victory in the mass start, winning the race in Inzell, Germany, on Sunday evening. He also finished fourth overall in the discipline standings.

The nineteen-year-old followed up his second place in Saturday’s 5,000 metres, a result that secured him the overall World Cup title on the long distances. With the Winter Olympics approaching, Jílek has once again confirmed his excellent form.

Competing in his second season at elite level, this was Jílek’s third World Cup win. His previous victories came in the 10,000 metres in Heerenveen and the 5,000 metres in Hamar.