Watch out, Vancouver: Shani Davis looking strong at US speedskating trials in Milwaukee

Shani Davis looking strong in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — Shani Davis is flying at the U.S. speedskating trials, dominating a strong field in the 1,000 meters.

Davis, the defending Olympic champion and world-record holder, finished just a half-second off the track record at the Pettit National Ice Center. He covered the 2½ laps in 1 minute, 8.85 seconds Thursday night.

Davis was expected to get a strong challenge from Trevor Marsicano, who won the 1,000 at the World Single Distance Championships this year. But the 20-year-old New Yorker was third at 1:10.61.

Nick Pearson took second at 1:10.02.