Sebastian Praus

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Sebastian Praus
Personal information
Born (1980-08-31) 31 August 1980 (age 44)
Dresden, East Germany
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight163 lb (74 kg)
Sport
CountryFlag of Germany.svg  Germany
Sport Short track speed skating
Achievements and titles
World finals2
Highest world ranking7 (1500m)
Medal record
Men's short track speed skating
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Sofia 5000 m relay
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2005 Turin 5000 m relay
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 Sheffield 5000 m relay
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 Dresden 5000 m relay
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2002 Grenoble 5000 m relay
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2004 Zoetermeer 5000 m relay
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Krynica-Zdrój 5000 m relay

Sebastian Praus (born 31 August 1980 in Dresden) is a German short-track speed-skater.

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Praus competed at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics for Germany. In 2006, he finished third in the opening heat of the 1000 metres, but was advanced to the quarterfinals, where he finished third again, failing to advance. In the 1500 metres, he finished fourth in his opening race, not advancing. He also competed in the 5000 metre relay, finishing third in the semifinal and second in the B Final to end up 7th overall. In 2010, he finished third in the opening round o fht e1500 metres, then third in the semifinal, advancing to the B Final. He finished 5th in that race to end up 11th overall. He again raced with the German 5000 metre relay team, which had an identical result, ending up 7th. His best overall finish was in the 2006 1000 metres, when he placed 10th overall. [1]

As of 2013, Praus's best performance at the World Championships came in 2010, when he won a bronze medal as a member of the German 5000m relay team. His best individual performance at a World Championships was in 2004, when he came 10th in the 1500 metres. He has also won two gold medals as a member of the German relay team at the European Championships. [2]

As of 2013, Praus has four ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup podium finishes, all bronze medals as part of the German relay team. His top World Cup ranking is 7th, in the 1500 metres in 2004–05. [2]

World Cup Podiums

[2]

DateSeasonLocationRankEvent
8 December 2002 2002–03 Bormio Bronze medal icon.svg5000m Relay
10 December 2006 2006–07 Montreal Bronze medal icon.svg5000m Relay
8 February 2009 2008–09 Sofia Bronze medal icon.svg5000m Relay
15 February 2009 2008–09 Dresden Bronze medal icon.svg5000m Relay

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References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Sebastian Praus". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "ISU Biography". shorttrack.sportresult.com. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.[ dead link ]
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