Hamar (Norway), Dec. 14 -- Czech teenager Metodej Jilek shattered a long-standing track record in the men's 5,000m, while American sensation Jordan Stolz continued his dominanceat the ISU World Cup Speed Skating here.
The 19-year-old Jilek clocked a winning time of 6:07.58 to claim the 5,000m gold on Saturday.
His performance shaved 2.16 seconds off the previous track record set by legendary Dutchskater Sven Kramer 16 years ago. Timothy Loubineaud of France took silver in 6:12.29,while home favorite Sander Eitrem of Norway secured the bronze.
In the men's 1,000m, Jordan Stolz set his sixth consecutive track record across two World Cup weekends.
The American finished in 1:07.63, beating Poland's Damian Zurek and Dutch veteran Kjeld Nuis,...