Event Format: Two teams of three skaters took part in each race and the teams skated a number of laps in a race. The teams started at the same time on opposite sides of the track. Skaters in a team shifted positions during the race to distribute air resistance. The race came to an end only when the last skater on a team passed the finishing line. The eight participating teams competed under a knock-out system with quarterfinals, semifinals and finals. Event facts: Women's Team pursuit competition was held at the National Speed Skating Oval and 8 teams participated in the event. |