Speedskater Zdráhalová wins silver at European championships over 1500 metres

Czech speed skater Nikola Zdráhalová claimed a silver medal in the 1500 metres at the European Speed Skating Championships, securing the biggest success of her career. Victory went to Norway’s Ragne Wiklund, who also won the 3000 metres earlier in the championships. The 29-year-old Czech entered the race among the medal contenders, having posted the second-fastest time of the season among the starters. Skating in the same pairing as Wiklund, Zdráhalová finished just 0.29 seconds behind the Norwegian winner, underlining her strong form at the continental event.