US Speedskating Announces 2012 U.S. World Junior Short Track Championship Team Following Competition
WOODBRIDGE, VA (January 29, 2012) - Following three days of exciting competition featuring over 70 of the top U.S. junior (ages 13-19) skaters, Sarah Chen and John-Henry Krueger were crowned the 2012 U.S. Junior Short Track Champions.
Chen, who joined her younger sister Jacqueline on the podium following several races this weekend was pleased with her victory, and the opportunity to compete in the 2012 U.S. World Junior Short Track Championship with her sister. “I'm so proud of my sister for making her first international team,” said Sarah. “Thanks to all the volunteers that did such a great job (on this event) in short period of time. I wouldn't be here without them."
Krueger dominated the podium this weekend, and departed immediately following the competition to join the U.S. World Cup team to compete in World Cup 5 in Moscow, Russia next weekend.
"It feels good to be at the top level in the U.S. at the Juniors, it’s something to be proud of,” explained Krueger. “I’m looking forward to the World Cup in Moscow, every international experience is different. I must be ready for anything at the Junior World Championships, you can never underestimate any country, the results are always shifting.”
Following today’s competition, US Speedskating named the following athletes to represent Team USA at the 2012 U.S. World Junior Short Track Championship in Melbourne, Australia (2/24-26). Congratulations to the following athletes:
Ladies
Sally Chea
Jacqueline Chen
Sarah Chen (2012 U.S. Junior ST Champion)
Kendal Pumphrey
Men
Adam Callister
Claude Gilbert
John-Henry Krueger (2012 U.S. Junior ST Champion)
James Rodowsky
Coach: Anthony Bartell
Assistant Coach: Sooyeon Yeo
"It’s a good looking team, I'm looking forward to the World Championships. These skaters will win their share of medals,” said Bartell. "It was a good weekend of racing, we are expecting good results in Melbourne next month,” added Yeo.
2012 U.S. Junior Short Track Championships
Overall Standings
Junior Ladies
1. Sarah Chen 4086 points
2. Sally (You Young) Chea 3533 points
3. Kendal Pumphrey 3172 points
4. Jacqueline Chen 2840 points
5. Rachel Stewart 1937 points
6. Alexis Burkholder 1879 points
7. Sarah Warren 1761 points
8. Kristen Santos 1360 points
9. Alaina Fiorenza 722 points
10.Hyunsoo Chung 680.5 points
11. Abagail Bloomer 649 points
12. Sara Thrall 554 points
13. Margaret Dever 315.5 points
14. Lauren Ziegelmayer 274 points
15. Abigail Marquard 247 points
16. Carlijn Wagenaar 221 points
Junior Men
1. John-Henry Krueger 4800 points
2. Claude Gilbert 3344 points
3. James Rodowsky 3264 points
4. Adam Callister 2984 points
5. Soo An Yoo 1465 points
6. Brett Perry 1438 points
7. Josh Cummings 1271 points
8. Jared Wood 1199 points
9. Shaner LeBauer 886 points
10. Edwin Park 860 points
11. Aaron Tran 833 points
12. Jae Kun Yoo 653 points
13. Ian Quinn 416 points
14. Brandon Blackley 300.5 points
15. Ryan Pivirotto 299.5 points
- Tyler Kroll 201 points
Extended results from the 2012 U.S. Junior Short Track Championships are available at: 2012 US Jrs Final Results
Overall results are available here: 2012 US Jrs Final Overall
Overall results for the Group 3 Juniors are available here: 2012 US Jrs Group 3 Overall
US Speedskating extends a special thanks to the 2012 U.S. Junior Short Track Championship Local Organizing Committee leaders,volunteers, and our venue - The Prince William Ice Arena - for staging a world-class event.