Filipino curler Marc Pfister and Kathleen Dubberstein remain in contention for a bronze medal in mixed doubles curling, while speed skater Peter Joseph Groseclose advances to the semifinals and quarterfinals of his events.
HARBIN, China—Filipino curlers Marc Pfister and Kathleen Dubberstein remained in contention to seize the country’s first medal, even as speed skater Peter Joseph Groseclose advanced to the crucial races of his events shortly before Friday’s opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games here.
The 17-year-old Winter Youth Olympian is aiming to reach the podium in the 1500m and 500m on Saturday and 1000m on Sunday. “It gives me great confidence and motivation as I continue to compete and strive for success in the upcoming races,’’ said Groseclose. “I know I’ll be competing with some stronger skaters now that the field has been narrowed down. But it’s something that I’m used to, having competed in the World Cup and World Tours,’’ said Groseclose, who captured the 500m bronze medal in the International Skating Union Junior World Cup in Italy.
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