Ning Zhongyan of China reacts after the Men's 1500m Division A race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Final in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, March 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

Ning Zhongyan of China reacts after the Men's 1500m Division A race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Final in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, March 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

Ning Zhongyan of China competes during the Men's 1500m Division A race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Final in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, March 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

Ning Zhongyan of China reacts after the Men's 1500m Division A race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Final in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, March 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

Ning Zhongyan of China competes during the Men's 1500m Division A race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Final in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, March 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

Ning Zhongyan of China competes during the Men's 1500m Division A race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Final in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, March 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

Ning Zhongyan (L) of China competes during the Men's 1500m Division A race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Final in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, March 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

Ning Zhongyan of China competes during the Men's 1500m Division A race of the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Final in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, March 8, 2020. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)