Location Gothenburg, Sweden Dates 8–9 February 2003 | Venue Ruddalens IP Competitors 48 | |
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The 2003 World Allround Speed Skating Championships were held in Ruddalens IP in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 8–9 February 2003. Canadian Cindy Klassen and Dutchman Gianni Romme became the world champions.
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The competitions were held in a Sweden where the interest for speed skating had declined throughout the 1990s.
Allround results
NQ = Not qualified for the 10000 m (only the best 12 are qualified)
DQ = disqualified
Allround results
NQ = Not qualified for the 5000 m (only the best 12 are qualified)
DQ = disqualified
Rules
All 24 participating skaters are allowed to skate the first three distances; 12 skaters may take part on the fourth distance. These 12 skaters are determined by taking the standings on the longest of the first three distances, as well as the samalog standings after three distances, and comparing these lists as follows:
- Skaters among the top 12 on both lists are qualified.
- To make up a total of 12, skaters are then added in order of their best rank on either list. Samalog standings take precedence over the longest-distance standings in the event of a tie.