Christine Nesbitt of Canada wins women’s 1,000 at speedskating World Cup

Canada’s Nesbitt wins women’s 1,000 at World Cup

KEARNS, Utah — Christine Nesbitt of Canada has won the women’s 1,000 meters at the final long-track speedskating World Cup before the Vancouver Olympics.

Nesbitt skated the distance in 1 minute, 13.36 seconds Sunday at the Utah Olympic Oval.

Wang Beixing of China was second in 1:14.01. Nao Kodaira of Japan was third in 1:14.17.

Heather Richardson was the top American finisher, in ninth place. Two-time Olympian Jennifer Rodriguez was 10th and Elli Ochowicz 13th.

Four-time Olympic medalist Anni Friesinger-Postma of Germany was 11th.