Timmer strikes Olympic 1,000m speed skating gold

Marianne Timmer from the Netherlands waves her fists to celebrate after finishing her competition in women's 1000m of speed skating at Turin Olympic Winter Games, in Italy, on February 19, 2006. Marianne Timmer won the title with 1 minute and 16.05 seconds.

Marianne Timmer from the Netherlands acts in women's 1000m of speed skating at Turin Olympic Winter Games, in Italy, on February 19, 2006. Marianne Timmer won the title with 1 minute and 16.05 seconds.

Cindy Klassen of Canada acts in women's 1000m of speed skating at Turin Olympic Winter Games, in Italy, on February 19, 2006. Cindy Klassen won a silver medal with 1 minute and 16.09 seconds.

Cindy Klassen of Canada reacts after her competition in women's 1000m of speed skating at Turin Olympic Winter Games, in Italy, on February 19, 2006. Cindy Klassen won a silver medal with 1 minute and 16.09 seconds.

Germany's Anni Friesinger reacts after her competition in women's 1000m of speed skating at Turin Olympic Winter Games, in Italy, on February 19, 2006. Anni Friesinger won a bronze medal with 1 minute and 16.11 seconds.

Germany's Anni Friesinger acts in women's 1000m of speed skating at Turin Olympic Winter Games, in Italy, on February 19, 2006. Anni Friesinger won a bronze medal with 1 minute and 16.11 seconds.