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Updated at 7:10 a.m., Saturday, January 24, 2009

Speedskating: Davis cuts leg at speedskating event; Wolf wins

Associated Press

KOLOMNA, Russia — Shani Davis of the United States was sidelined Saturday after cutting his right leg with his blade during the 500 meters at a World Cup event.

Davis nicked his leg with 200 meters left and finished on one leg. He sat out the 1,000, which he leads in the World Cup standings. The overall world sprint champion said he didn't need to be hospitalized, but wasn't sure about competing on Sunday at the Kolomna Speedskating Center.

Jenny Wolf of Germany set a track record in the 500, winning her seventh race of the season in 37.51 seconds. Annette Gerritsen of the Netherlands was second, and Yu Jing of China was third.

In the men's race, Keiichiro Nagashima of Japan won in 34.85. The World Cup 500-meter leader Yu Fengtong of China was second and Yuya Oikawa of Japan was third.

Denny Morrison of Canada set a track record of 1:08.71 in the 1,000. Margot Boer of xx set a track record in the women's 1,000 in 1:15.84.

Races in the 100, 500 and 1,000 will be held Sunday.