Sáblíková takes gold in 3, 000 metres

Czech speed skater Martina Sáblíková came first in the 3, 000 metres at a world cup event in Italy’s Baselga di Pine on Sunday, securing her lead in the overall World Cup standings in long-track. She currently has an advantage of 180 points over her nearest rival, Claudia Pechstein of Germany. On Saturday, Sáblíková also took her first medal in the 15,000 metres, when she came second in the race.