Nikolai Gulyaev of the Soviet Union led...
Nikolai Gulyaev of the Soviet Union led the overall standings after two events in the men’s World Speedskating Championships at Heerenveen, Netherlands.
Gulyaev won the 500 meters in a track record 37.24 seconds, and finished second in the 5,000 meters in 6:51.28.
Dutchman Leo Visser set a world record of 6:47.01 for 5,000 meters.
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