World Allround Speed Skating Championships
Hamar – February 7-8, 2004

Welcome to Hamar!

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I want to welcome skaters, leaders and support network to Hamar and Vikingskipet to join the the ISU World Allround Speed Skting Championship 2004.

We have done our outmost through the preparation period to provide equal conditions for all skaters. We therefore strongly believe in good results.

We also hope that music and other happenings taking place in "Vikingskipet" during the weekend will create a great atmosphere and contribute to a memorable experience.

And once again – welcome – good luck – and I hope the best skaters turn out to be winners!

Sincerely,
Bjørn Ruud
Leader of the organizing comittee

Picture from the opening of the last World Championships in Hamar.
(Foto: Douwe Bijlsma)