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Elise Christie wins European gold in 500m and 1500m

Elise Christie is victorious in the 500m and 1,500m at the Short Track Speed Skating European Championships.

Great Britain's Elise Christie has won gold in the 500m and 1,500m at the Short Track Speed Skating European Championships.

Christie had spoken earlier this week about taking measures to try to become the "perfect speed skater", and the 24-year-old has made the best possible start in the event in the Netherlands.

The Scot suffered huge disappointment at last year's Winter Olympics when suffering disqualification from each of her events, and after finishing the 1,500m race in first place, it appeared as though she faced having her time wiped out once again.

However, despite clipping Arianna Fontana during the closing stages, the result stood after the judges ruled that Christie wasn't at fault.

Later in the day, Christie led from start to finish to pick up her first 500m gold at the European Championships.

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Elise Christie of Great Britain reacts after the Short Track Speed Skating Ladies' 500 m Final on day 6 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 13, 2014
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