The 25-year-old Luca Schätti pulls away early in the race and rides to the European title in commanding style. Although the field closes in again towards the end, Schätti saves a lead of three seconds to the finish. The reigning Swiss short track champion thus celebrates one of his greatest successes. The bronze medal goes to France's Adrien Boichis. Dario Lillo just missed out on the podium, finishing fifth, while Fabio Püntener finished the race in ninth place. The other Swiss riders are Lars Forster (14th), Vital Albin (19th) and Filippo Colombo (25th). Nino Schurter will not be competing in the short track. 

Switzerland also won two medals in the women's race. Sweden's Jenny Rissveds takes gold. Nicole Koller narrowly prevails in the internal duel with Linda Indergand in the sprint and wins silver. Indergand secures the bronze medal with third place. With Ginia Caluori in eighth place, a total of three Swiss women finish in the top 10. 

On Sunday, the cross-country races are on the program.

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