Both are Australian, former inline skaters, starting their third season as ice skaters............Read More Here >>>>>
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Pure Skating News - The Australian Ice Adventure
They just packed their bags and left to the Netherlands, with nothing but a dream. That is, to compete at the Olympic Games of Sochi, 2014. Australians Joshua Lose and Daniel Greig literally live their dream and decided to become professional athletes to achieve it.
Both are Australian, former inline skaters, starting their third season as ice skaters............
Read More Here >>>>>
Both are Australian, former inline skaters, starting their third season as ice skaters............Read More Here >>>>>
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Erfurt (GER) International Event
This past weekend saw the Australian speed skaters head to the German city of Erfurt to compete in the Erfurt international.
On Saturday, Josh Lose broke the Australian record for the non-traditional mens 3km distance in a time of 4:02.17 to finish the distance in 4th place.
Josh also competed in the 1500m distance, finishing in 2nd place from 25 skaters in a time of 1:54.12.
Sunday saw Josh skate the 5km distance in a time of 6:55.56 to finish in 6th place.
Sprinter Daniel Greig skated his pet events of the 500m and 1000m on both Saturday and Sunday with the following results and times:
Sat 16th - 500m, 23rd of 87 - 37.45
Sat 16th - 1000m, 14th of 18 - 1:14.79
Sun 17th - 500m, 8th of 28 - 37.31
Sun 17th - 1000m, 5th of 27 - 1:15.38
Saturday saw Brooke Lochland skate her 2nd fastest ever 3000m in 4:34.19. Brooke also skated the 500m finishing in 31st in a time of 43.66.
Sunday saw Brooke compete in her 2nd 3km event of the weekend finishing in a time of 4:38.56.
Considering the low altitude of Erfurt, these result are very promising for this time of the season and with the first World Cup of the season only a month away, it looks like a very exciting season is ahead for the Australian skaters.
SHANE DOBBIN BLOG
Saturday, October 9, 2010
What's been happening
Written by T Dobbin
It has been a while since any posting on here, but thought it was time to get back into the swing of things and keep everyone updated on the upcoming 2010-2011 winter. With only five weeks to go before the first World Cup of the season, Shane is hard into his training phase and getting ready to hit the season in shape.
After last winter, Shane decided it was time he needed a change and a refocus so that he can prepare himself not just this winter but hopefully.......... Read More >>>>
On Saturday, Josh Lose broke the Australian record for the non-traditional mens 3km distance in a time of 4:02.17 to finish the distance in 4th place.
Josh also competed in the 1500m distance, finishing in 2nd place from 25 skaters in a time of 1:54.12.
Sunday saw Josh skate the 5km distance in a time of 6:55.56 to finish in 6th place.
Sprinter Daniel Greig skated his pet events of the 500m and 1000m on both Saturday and Sunday with the following results and times:
Sat 16th - 500m, 23rd of 87 - 37.45
Sat 16th - 1000m, 14th of 18 - 1:14.79
Sun 17th - 500m, 8th of 28 - 37.31
Sun 17th - 1000m, 5th of 27 - 1:15.38
Saturday saw Brooke Lochland skate her 2nd fastest ever 3000m in 4:34.19. Brooke also skated the 500m finishing in 31st in a time of 43.66.
Sunday saw Brooke compete in her 2nd 3km event of the weekend finishing in a time of 4:38.56.
Considering the low altitude of Erfurt, these result are very promising for this time of the season and with the first World Cup of the season only a month away, it looks like a very exciting season is ahead for the Australian skaters.
SHANE DOBBIN BLOG
Saturday, October 9, 2010
What's been happening
Written by T Dobbin
It has been a while since any posting on here, but thought it was time to get back into the swing of things and keep everyone updated on the upcoming 2010-2011 winter. With only five weeks to go before the first World Cup of the season, Shane is hard into his training phase and getting ready to hit the season in shape.
After last winter, Shane decided it was time he needed a change and a refocus so that he can prepare himself not just this winter but hopefully.......... Read More >>>>
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
The Season is here!
After what has seemed like a super long off-season, the new skating season is now upon us.
The Australian Long Trackers hit the ice in Heerenveen last weekend for their first official recorded times of the season.
Daniel Greig, Josh Lose and Brooke Lochland skated in various distances at the Trainingswedstrijd KNSB - en Merkenteams in Heereveen.
Daniel skated a 37.98 500m, which is less than .2 of a second off his personal best (and national record) over the sprint distance.
Josh skated a 4:04.24 3000m, to be only .15 off his personal record for that distance.
In her second season on the ice, Brooke Lochland skated a 1:27.71 1000m, to be just over 3 seconds off her best in that distance.
Sophie Muir, recently retired after her Australian history making Olympic Games, was honoured by Australian Ice Racing on the 2nd of October by winning the Outstanding Achievement award at the presentation dinner of the Australian Short Track Titles held in Melbourne. Congratulations go out to Sophie, who is back working full time in Australia (and so rumour has it) saving to go backpacking once again!
I know many in Australia (and overseas) are really looking forward to seeing the Australians climb to the top divisions in LT this season.
SHORT TRACK
The Australian domestic season wrapped up on the 2nd of October in Melbourne with the Australian Short Track Championships held for the first time at the world class Docklands Ice House.
Senior champions were Olympian Lachlan Hay in the Men and Julie Jung in the Ladies. The talent in the senior mens and ladies fields was promising for the sport in this country, an example being 15 year-old Deanna Lockett lowering the Senior Ladies 3000m record which had stood for 18 years.
Many Australian records were broken over two weekends of racing at the new facility, with Masters, Senior and Sub-junior records falling in many distances, including the club relays.
Images of the event can be found here at MTB Images.
HAS TATIANA BORODULINA GONE?
Rumours circulating in the short track scene indicate that the Russian born Australian Olympian has been persuaded back to her motherland to compete for Russia in the lead up to the Sochi 2014 games.
An Italian winter sport site has reported the news (in Italian). Read Article >>>
Whether she decides to skate for Russia or Australia, we wish her all the best. Whilst training and competing for Australia, she has become a positive role model for the younger girls in this country to succeed in the sport of short track. Although some may have questioned her past, there is no denying that she has done good things for the sport here in Australia - good luck Tania.
THE BIG MOVE SOUTH
Many of Australia's short trackers have recently relocated southeast to Melbourne where the Olympic Winter Institute and Elite Development squads are now based under the watchful eye of national coach Ann Zhang.
Just this morning, Aussie favourite, Ronnie Caldecutt, posted his OWI time for the 1000m, paying back his commitment to relocate to Melbourne.
With most of Australia's top skaters residing together in Melbourne, hopefully Australia can lift its ST profile to become, once again, one of the dominant countries in the sport.
All the best of luck to both the ST and LT skaters for the coming season. I will be updating readers on both disciplines from now on, and will be supporting the rise of all Australian skaters through this blog. :-)
The Australian Long Trackers hit the ice in Heerenveen last weekend for their first official recorded times of the season.
Daniel Greig, Josh Lose and Brooke Lochland skated in various distances at the Trainingswedstrijd KNSB - en Merkenteams in Heereveen.
Daniel skated a 37.98 500m, which is less than .2 of a second off his personal best (and national record) over the sprint distance.
Josh skated a 4:04.24 3000m, to be only .15 off his personal record for that distance.
In her second season on the ice, Brooke Lochland skated a 1:27.71 1000m, to be just over 3 seconds off her best in that distance.
Sophie Muir, recently retired after her Australian history making Olympic Games, was honoured by Australian Ice Racing on the 2nd of October by winning the Outstanding Achievement award at the presentation dinner of the Australian Short Track Titles held in Melbourne. Congratulations go out to Sophie, who is back working full time in Australia (and so rumour has it) saving to go backpacking once again!
I know many in Australia (and overseas) are really looking forward to seeing the Australians climb to the top divisions in LT this season.
SHORT TRACK
The Australian domestic season wrapped up on the 2nd of October in Melbourne with the Australian Short Track Championships held for the first time at the world class Docklands Ice House.
Senior champions were Olympian Lachlan Hay in the Men and Julie Jung in the Ladies. The talent in the senior mens and ladies fields was promising for the sport in this country, an example being 15 year-old Deanna Lockett lowering the Senior Ladies 3000m record which had stood for 18 years.
Many Australian records were broken over two weekends of racing at the new facility, with Masters, Senior and Sub-junior records falling in many distances, including the club relays.
Images of the event can be found here at MTB Images.
HAS TATIANA BORODULINA GONE?
Rumours circulating in the short track scene indicate that the Russian born Australian Olympian has been persuaded back to her motherland to compete for Russia in the lead up to the Sochi 2014 games.An Italian winter sport site has reported the news (in Italian). Read Article >>>
Whether she decides to skate for Russia or Australia, we wish her all the best. Whilst training and competing for Australia, she has become a positive role model for the younger girls in this country to succeed in the sport of short track. Although some may have questioned her past, there is no denying that she has done good things for the sport here in Australia - good luck Tania.
THE BIG MOVE SOUTH
Many of Australia's short trackers have recently relocated southeast to Melbourne where the Olympic Winter Institute and Elite Development squads are now based under the watchful eye of national coach Ann Zhang.
Just this morning, Aussie favourite, Ronnie Caldecutt, posted his OWI time for the 1000m, paying back his commitment to relocate to Melbourne.With most of Australia's top skaters residing together in Melbourne, hopefully Australia can lift its ST profile to become, once again, one of the dominant countries in the sport.
All the best of luck to both the ST and LT skaters for the coming season. I will be updating readers on both disciplines from now on, and will be supporting the rise of all Australian skaters through this blog. :-)
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Off Season News - Brooke Lochland
Australia's newest long tracker is in the news with a couple of inline wins in the Netherlands. I have attached a link to a story from Pure Skating News, and a video interview posted yesterday.
Brooke Lochland: Made for Dutch Racing
She won three marathon races in the Netherlands so far, and many track races. She demonstrated to be the strongest girl in the Dutch criterium race culture of this moment. "My body is suited for this style of racing", she explains.
19-year old Australian Brooke Lochland spends the whole year skating on the other side of the World................ read more >>>>>>
Brooke Lochland: Made for Dutch Racing
She won three marathon races in the Netherlands so far, and many track races. She demonstrated to be the strongest girl in the Dutch criterium race culture of this moment. "My body is suited for this style of racing", she explains.
19-year old Australian Brooke Lochland spends the whole year skating on the other side of the World................ read more >>>>>>
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Illness Forces Lose Withdrawal
Josh Lose has been forced to withdraw from the remainder of the World Allround Championships after suffering the effects of a stomach bug.
His coach Desly Hill advised that after racing on day 1, Josh was really suffering from a lack of energy after suffering the stomach illness for the previous 5 days.
Josh has had great year, and although there was the disappointment of missing the Olympic Games, Josh should be extremely proud of his performances in what is undoubtedly the most competitive group of Australian skaters in decades.
Good luck for next season Josh and wish you a speedy recovery.
KIWI NEWS
Shane Dobbin has maintained his 17th position after the running of the 1500m event. Shane skated a 1:50.20 to finish in 20th place for the distance.
SHORT TRACK
Tatiana Borodulina skated in the 4th heat of the 500m, finishing in 4th place and failing to advance to the 1/4 finals in a time of 45.341. Current World Record holder and dual Olympic gold medalist Wang Meng was the winner of Tania's heat.
Good luck for the 1000m event later today Tania.
His coach Desly Hill advised that after racing on day 1, Josh was really suffering from a lack of energy after suffering the stomach illness for the previous 5 days.
Josh has had great year, and although there was the disappointment of missing the Olympic Games, Josh should be extremely proud of his performances in what is undoubtedly the most competitive group of Australian skaters in decades.
Good luck for next season Josh and wish you a speedy recovery.
KIWI NEWS
Shane Dobbin has maintained his 17th position after the running of the 1500m event. Shane skated a 1:50.20 to finish in 20th place for the distance.
SHORT TRACK
Tatiana Borodulina skated in the 4th heat of the 500m, finishing in 4th place and failing to advance to the 1/4 finals in a time of 45.341. Current World Record holder and dual Olympic gold medalist Wang Meng was the winner of Tania's heat.
Good luck for the 1000m event later today Tania.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
World Allrounds and World Short Track Championships - Day 1
Josh Lose skated his first two distances on Friday in the World Allround Championship being held in Heerenveen.
Josh recorded a 39.22, 500m to end up in 24th position. Given that Josh is more of a distance skater, this was a respectable time.
He then backed up to skate the 5000m and recorded a 7:02.12 to once again finish in 24th place. Given that Josh was only invited to compete at this event in the days prior to it commencing, I'm sure his preparation was not what would be expected of someone expecting to compete. Given this, I think that Josh's time are respectable.
Josh is sitting on 81.432 points leading into the 1500m event today.
SHORT TRACK
Tatiana Borodulina failed to advance beyond the 1/4 finals of the Ladies 1500m at the World Short Track Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria yesterday, finishing fourth in her race.
Today, Tania has competed in the preliminary round of the 500m, and in round 10 has finished 2nd to Katherine Reutter of the USA in a time of 44.990 to advance to the heats.
At the time of writing, the heat start lists had not been published.
KIWI NEWS
At the World Allround Championship in Heerenveen, our Kiwi brother Shane Dobbin has finished the first day of the competition in 17th position overall. After finishing 22nd in the 500m, Shane backed this up with a strong 9th place 6:30.64, 5000m metre race.
Josh recorded a 39.22, 500m to end up in 24th position. Given that Josh is more of a distance skater, this was a respectable time.
He then backed up to skate the 5000m and recorded a 7:02.12 to once again finish in 24th place. Given that Josh was only invited to compete at this event in the days prior to it commencing, I'm sure his preparation was not what would be expected of someone expecting to compete. Given this, I think that Josh's time are respectable.
Josh is sitting on 81.432 points leading into the 1500m event today.
SHORT TRACK
Tatiana Borodulina failed to advance beyond the 1/4 finals of the Ladies 1500m at the World Short Track Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria yesterday, finishing fourth in her race. Today, Tania has competed in the preliminary round of the 500m, and in round 10 has finished 2nd to Katherine Reutter of the USA in a time of 44.990 to advance to the heats.
At the time of writing, the heat start lists had not been published.
KIWI NEWS
At the World Allround Championship in Heerenveen, our Kiwi brother Shane Dobbin has finished the first day of the competition in 17th position overall. After finishing 22nd in the 500m, Shane backed this up with a strong 9th place 6:30.64, 5000m metre race.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Junior World Championship Video Report - with a twist of humour
Daniel Yeow has produced a new instalment of his largestprime YouTube skating reports.
With over a million out of work comedians world wide, what does it matter to add one more? Enjoy.
Thanks for the link Daniel. Check the video links for some of Daniel's more popular work this season.
With over a million out of work comedians world wide, what does it matter to add one more? Enjoy.
Thanks for the link Daniel. Check the video links for some of Daniel's more popular work this season.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
World Junior Championship Final Results
Daniel Greig completed his weekend at the World Junior Championships in Moscow by finishing 7th in the 2 x 500m samalog.
In the first 500m , Daniel skated a 36.18 to finish in 6th place.
The second 500m saw him finish in 9th place in a time of 36.55.
The combined times gave him a score of 72.73, placing him 7th overall in the world (juniors) for the discipline.
Sunday saw Daniel line up for the 1000m distance in which he posted a 1:12.16 to finish in 11th position.
Considering that Daniel has less than two years ice experience, these results are a fantastic finale to his season, especially after narrowly missing Olympic selection.
Saturday saw Brooke Lochland continue her steady progress in ice skating, posting a 1:24.06 1000m and a National Record time of 4:31.84 in 3000m to finsih in 24th position in the allround category.
At these championships, Brooke posted two new national records, one in the 1500m and one in the 3000m.
Congratulations to Daniel and Brooke on your great results.
LATE NEWS:
Josh Lose was placed as a 2nd reserve for this weekend's World Allround Championship to be held in Heerenveen and the ISU has given him an offer to skate the event. I know it will never compensate for missing the Olympics by one position, but it is a nice consolation to get one last hit out for the year. Good luck Josh.
SHORT TRACK:
Tatiana Borodulina will contest the World Short Track Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria this weekend as well. I'm sure Tania will consolodate her strong Vancouver performances, and who knows, maybe she could end up with a WC medal?
Good luck Tania.
In the first 500m , Daniel skated a 36.18 to finish in 6th place.
The second 500m saw him finish in 9th place in a time of 36.55.
The combined times gave him a score of 72.73, placing him 7th overall in the world (juniors) for the discipline.
Sunday saw Daniel line up for the 1000m distance in which he posted a 1:12.16 to finish in 11th position.
Considering that Daniel has less than two years ice experience, these results are a fantastic finale to his season, especially after narrowly missing Olympic selection.
Saturday saw Brooke Lochland continue her steady progress in ice skating, posting a 1:24.06 1000m and a National Record time of 4:31.84 in 3000m to finsih in 24th position in the allround category.
At these championships, Brooke posted two new national records, one in the 1500m and one in the 3000m.
Congratulations to Daniel and Brooke on your great results.
LATE NEWS:
Josh Lose was placed as a 2nd reserve for this weekend's World Allround Championship to be held in Heerenveen and the ISU has given him an offer to skate the event. I know it will never compensate for missing the Olympics by one position, but it is a nice consolation to get one last hit out for the year. Good luck Josh.
SHORT TRACK:
Tatiana Borodulina will contest the World Short Track Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria this weekend as well. I'm sure Tania will consolodate her strong Vancouver performances, and who knows, maybe she could end up with a WC medal?
Good luck Tania.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Junior World Championships - Greig Finishes in Top 10
Day 1 of the World Junior Speed Skating Championships in Moscow, Russia has seen Daniel Greig take out a top ten finish in the 500m distance, taking out 6th place. His time of 36.18 was just .01 off his national record posted in January this year.
This is a massive improvement on last year's result where Daniel finished in 45th place in the same event.
Brooke Lochland, contesting her first real international event for Australia skated a personal record 500m, registering a 42.93 to finish in 52nd place.
Brooke's 1500m time was a new Australian senior record in 2:11.37, taking another 1/2 second off her January record time to place 45th. The current samalog placings after day one of the championship has Brooke sitting in 34th place.
We wish Daniel and Brooke continued success over the next two days of the championship.
This is a massive improvement on last year's result where Daniel finished in 45th place in the same event.
Brooke Lochland, contesting her first real international event for Australia skated a personal record 500m, registering a 42.93 to finish in 52nd place.
Brooke's 1500m time was a new Australian senior record in 2:11.37, taking another 1/2 second off her January record time to place 45th. The current samalog placings after day one of the championship has Brooke sitting in 34th place.
We wish Daniel and Brooke continued success over the next two days of the championship.
Erfurt World Cup
Last weekend saw Daniel Greig and Sophie Muir travel to Erfurt, Germany for the last regular world cup of the season.
This world cup cosisted of the sprint events of the 500m and 1000m.
Sophie skated a 39.87, 500m in the ladies B division, finishing in 5th place, but it is understood that she withdrew from the 1000m with an illness.
On Saturday, Daniel Greig skated a 36.40, 500m to finish 7th (of 17) in the men's B division, then posted a 1:12.69, 1000m to finish in 10th (of 16).
Sunday saw Daniel contest another 500m, posting a 36.97 to take out 12th position in B division. Daniel did not compete in the final 1000m distance.
This weekend will see Daniel and Brooke Lochland compete in Moscow at the World Junior Championships.
This will be Daniel's second Junior Championships and it will be Brooke's debut for Australia at such an international event. Good luck.
This world cup cosisted of the sprint events of the 500m and 1000m.
Sophie skated a 39.87, 500m in the ladies B division, finishing in 5th place, but it is understood that she withdrew from the 1000m with an illness.
On Saturday, Daniel Greig skated a 36.40, 500m to finish 7th (of 17) in the men's B division, then posted a 1:12.69, 1000m to finish in 10th (of 16).
Sunday saw Daniel contest another 500m, posting a 36.97 to take out 12th position in B division. Daniel did not compete in the final 1000m distance.
This weekend will see Daniel and Brooke Lochland compete in Moscow at the World Junior Championships.
This will be Daniel's second Junior Championships and it will be Brooke's debut for Australia at such an international event. Good luck.
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