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Stefan Groothuis takes 1,000m speed skating gold

Stefan Groothuis secures the Netherlands their fourth speed skating gold of the Winter Olympics after winning the men's 1,000m final.

The Netherlands have claimed their fourth speed skating gold from five events at the Winter Olympics, after Stefan Groothuis won the men's 1,000m final this afternoon.

Gold medalist Stefan Groothuis of the Netherlands celebrates during the flower ceremony for the Men's 1000m Speed Skating event during day 5 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at at Adler Arena Skating Center on February 12, 2014© Getty Images

The 32-year-old emerged victorious with a time of 1:08.39, while Canada's Denny Morrison took silver with 1:08.36.

Groothuis's compatriot Michel Mulder, who won gold in the 500m on Monday, claimed the bronze medal with a time of 1:08.74.

United States skater Shani Davis failed in his attempt to win gold at three successive Olympics after finishing in eighth position.

The Netherlands have now collected 10 out of 15 available medals in speed skating at the Sochi Games.

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Gold medalist Michel Mulder of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium during the flower ceremony for the Men's 500m Speed Skating eventduring day 3 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 10, 2014
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