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Jilleanne Rookard thought the race-long roar from Canadian fans meant the home team was winning big.

Medals within reach for U.S. teams in speedskating pursuit 2010

In the bronze medal race against Poland, Raney-Norman fell off the pace of teammates Jen Rodriguez and Jilleanne Rookard late in the race, costing the U.S. a medal.

Hedrick exits with silver in men's pursuit; U.S. women fall short 2010

Two-time bronze medalist Jennifer Rodriguez was 18th (2: 00.08) and Jilleanne Rookard was 24th (2: 01.95).

Netherlands' Wust stuns host with gold in women's 1,500 2010

I thought they were way ahead by a long shot, Rookard said.

Medals within reach for U.S. teams in speedskating pursuit 2010

Jilleanne Rookard placed eighth (7: 07.48) and Maria Lamb, still recovering from a serious cut to her ankle, was 15th (7: 25.15).

Canada's Hughes bows out with bronze; Sablikova takes gold 2010

Jilleanne Rookard had the top U.S. women's finish in fifth.

Paralympic multimedalist Nichols takes weekly honor 2010

Rookard's winning total was 165.138 and Kuck's 150.845.

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Rookard has had trouble adjusting to the team's new training methods but feels she can skate better in the second half of the World Cup season.

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AP -- Jilleanne Rookard and Jonathan Kuck won long-distance races Sunday to wrap up their first U.S. speedskating allround long track championships.

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Despite her mom's death, Rookard skated well enough to make the team.

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