In both the 5,000 m and the 10,000 m, Dutch – later French – speed skater Hans van Helden (then world record holder on the 5,000 m) won bronze. Later that same year (1976), Kleine broke 4 worlds records (including Van Helden's 5,000 m world record) and also became World Allround Champion.
In both 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters, Dutch – later French – speed skater Hans van Helden (then world record holder on the 5,000 meters) won bronze. Later that same year (1976), Kleine broke four world records (including Van Helden's 5,000 meters world record) and also became World Allround Champion.