A Day at the Oval

Went and watched the World All-around Speed Skating Championships today.  Among the highlights were:

The crazy Dutch fans – It’s amazing that these people travel all the way from Holland to support their speed skaters.  Impossible to miss, too…decked out in full orange.

The Norwegian fans – Anytime you see Norwegians in the traditional red, white, and blue colours with their Viking hats on, you know it’s a good day.  One guy bought a beer, turned to the camera, and said, “Illegal doping.”

Cindy Klassen’s World Record – She destroyed her own record in the 3000m by two and a half seconds…the crowd was going crazy.

Octavio Cinquatta – I made eye contact with the head of the International Skating Union and I now know what kind of shoes and socks the guy wears…he was hangin’ with the Italian broadcast crew that was stationed right behind us.

I’m bringing my camera tomorrow, so hopefully there’ll be some good pics to post.