(Calgary) (Calgary) The star of the Saskatchewan team is Lucas Makowsky the winner of the men's 5000 and a member of Canada's 2010 Olympic team. Makowsky 22 of Regina skated a personal best time in the 5000 narrowly defeating Denny Morrison to claim the title of Canada's 5000 champion. Makowsky has been steadily rising to the challenge this season and last. He scored his first podium finish in World Cup racing this fall a Silver in the 1500 in Norway.
"The pressure is off now, who knows what I can do in the 1500" a smiling Makowsky said following his victory. He could do what he'd love to do, win another Championship distance.
Other Saskatchewan skaters continue to fight for spots on the Olympic team, this years World Championships teams and next year's National team. Mykola Makowsky, Regina Speed Skating club, and William Dutton, Humboldt Speed Skating club meet today in the men's 1000 meter race. Twenty year old Dutton finished 9th overall in the combined 500.
Justin Warsylewicz, another Turin veteran finished 4th in the 5000 and still has a chance to be named to the men's pursuit team. He won a medal in Turin in the pursuit.
Kerry Dankers, Melville Speed Skating club, finished sixth in the women's 500. Dankers an Olympic veteran will compete in the women's 1000. Dankers has let it be known that she will be retiring after the season.
Marsha Hudey a junior from Regina speed Sakting club raced the 500 and finished 15th. Hudey will be a contender for the World Junior team this year.
Dustin Johnston of Moose also skated the 5000. Johnston has also let it be known he plans to retire following the end of this season.
Prince Albert's Elliot Nelson, a junior, skated in the 5000. This was his first National Championship race. Nelson will be a contender in the longer distances at the Canadian Junior Cahmpionships in Saskatoon.
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