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Which event did Kramer win at three consecutive Winter Olympics?

  • 1500 meters

  • 5000 meters

  • 10000 meters

  • Team pursuit

Answer

Kramer won the 5000 meters event at three consecutive Winter Olympics: 1998 in Nagano, 2002 in Salt Lake City, and 2006 in Turin. He is the only speed skater to have won the same event at three consecutive Winter Games. Kramer's dominance in the 5000 meters was due to his exceptional endurance and technique, which allowed him to maintain a high pace throughout the race.
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