Paul Worth

Paul Worth (born 13 January 1986 in Nottingham) is a British short track speed skater.

Paul Worth
Personal information
Born (1986-01-13) 13 January 1986
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight187 lb (85 kg)
Sport
Country Great Britain
SportShort track speed skating
Achievements and titles
World finals1
Highest world ranking11 (500m)

Worth competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Great Britain. In the 500 metres, he placed third in his round one heat, failing to advance. He was also a member of the British relay team. He did not race in the semifinal, but did race in the B final, which the British won to finish 6th overall.[1]

As of 2013, Worth's best performance at the World Championships came in 2008, when he won a bronze medal as part of the British relay team. His best individual finish also came in 2008, a 19th-place finish in the 1000 meters. He also won a silver medal as a member of the British relay team at the 2008 European Championships.[2]

As of 2013, Worth has two ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup podium finishes, both as part of the British relay team. He has won bronze medals in 2007–08 at Salt Lake City and in 2008-09 at Vancouver. His top World Cup ranking is 11th, in the 500 metres in 2007–08.[2]

World Cup Podiums

[2]

Date Season Location Rank Event
10 February 20082007–08Salt Lake City5000m Relay
27 October 20082008–09Vancouver5000m Relay

References

  1. "Sports Reference Profile". Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
  2. "ISU Biography".
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