Prairie Central shines in speed skating
The Prairie Central district was downright dominant at the speed skating events for the Saskatchewan Winter Games. Of the 10 speed skating events held at the Battleford Arena Monday to Wednesday, Prairie Central teamed up for six golds and 12 total medals.
Daniel Pauli from Warman was the big winner, winning three gold medals and two silvers. On Wednesday, he completed his golden hat trick with a first place finish in the 3,000-metre race. He later earned a silver along with Prairie Central in the boys 2,000-metre team event.
Earlier in the week, Pauli also earned gold medals in the 200 m and 400 m events earlier in the week, as well as a silver in the 1,500 metres.
“I was just staying calm throughout my races,” Pauli said. “I knew I had the ability to win all the races, I had to come out with my strategies and execute them.