Weinstein's success at Nationals insures him of an invitation to the World Short Track Championships and qualifies him for a spot on the U.S. relay team, which is selected by national coach, at the World Team Championships.
He is nearly a shoe-in.
Only a few days later on Feb. 17 and 18, Weinstein followed up on his national success by putting in a solid showing at the first ever Winter Goodwill Games, held at Lake Placid, N.Y.
With Weinstein starting off the block, the U.S. team skated to second place in the 5000-meter team relay, finishing with a time of 7 minutes and 2.288 seconds. Despite setting a new national record, the U.S. still trailed Canada by 2.842 seconds.
In individual competition, Weinstein finished 12th in the 500 meter with a time of 43.034. The only down moment of the weekend came when Weinstein was disqualified in 1000-meter race for supposedly making contact with another skater.
Because of the international competition, Weinstein feels that the Goodwill Games are a good primer for the World championships.
"The top six countries were there," Weinstein says. "And everyone but Korea brought their best teams."
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