The World Cup was organised by the ISU, who also run world cups and championships in short track speed skating and figure skating.
The top 15 skaters are listed, as well as those with a top-six placing in a race.
The top 15 skaters are listed, as well as those with a top-six placing in a race.
[13] Many skaters skipped the races in Harbin and Nagano, where nearly 40% of the available points were up for grabs.
The overall World Cup winner, Chiara Simionato, was defeated by Anni Friesinger, Ireen Wüst, Christine Nesbitt or Cindy Klassen in all races in which the four took part.