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Several skaters battled it out for South Canterbury indoor titles at the South Canterbury Speed Skating Club championships.

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“However, several of the South Canterbury older skaters were unavailable and taking time off now that they’re not going to the World Championships later this year. “Some of them, such as Charli Nevin and Charlotte Clarke are seeking other challenges in different sports at the moment.” Ricky Wilson/Stuff However, Begg said there were several younger competitors from South Canterbury at the event. “Our numbers actually improved over Covid-19, and this event was a great opportunity for some youngers ones to actually have a go. The only way you can learn to race is by actually racin...

New Zealand’s top speed skaters will miss out on an opportunity to compete in the World Speed Skating Championships for a second consecutive year.

JOHN BISSET/Stuff South Canterbury's top skaters will not be able to compete in the world championships this year. Pictured, from left, are Charli Nevin, Ella Benson, Roshean O'Connor and Charlotte Clarke. New Zealand’s top speed skaters will miss out on an opportunity to compete in the World Speed Skating Championships for the second consecutive year due to Covid-19. The championships are scheduled to take place in Cartagena and Arjona, Colombia, from September 4 to 11, but national coach Bill Begg said he had received news New Zealand would not be attending. A letter from Skate NZ, als...