Sebastian Praus

Sebastian Praus (born August 31, 1980 in Dresden) is a German short-track speed-skater.

Sebastian Praus

Personal information
Born	(1980-08-31) August 31, 1980 Dresden, East Germany
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	163 lb (74 kg)
Sport
Country	Germany
Sport	Short track speed skating
Achievements and titles
World finals	2
Highest world ranking	7 (1500m)
Medal record Men's short track speed skating Representing  Germany World Championships 2010 Sofia 5000 m relay

Praus competed at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics for Germany. In 2006, he finished third in the opening heat of the 1000 metres, but was advanced to the quarterfinals, where he finished third again, failing to advance. In the 1500 metres, he finished fourth in his opening race, not advancing. He also competed in the 5000 metre relay, finishing third in the semifinal and second in the B Final to end up 7th overall. In 2010, he finished third in the opening round o fht e1500 metres, then third in the semifinal, advancing to the B Final. He finished 5th in that race to end up 11th overall. He again raced with the German 5000 metre relay team, which had an identical result, ending up 7th. His best overall finish was in the 2006 1000 metres, when he placed 10th overall.[1]

As of 2013, Praus's best performance at the World Championships came in 2010, when he won a bronze medal as a member of the German 5000m relay team. His best individual performance at a World Championships was in 2004, when he came 10th in the 1500 metres. He has also won two gold medals as a member of the German relay team at the European Championships.[2]

As of 2013, Praus has four ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup podium finishes, all bronze medals as part of the German relay team. His top World Cup ranking is 7th, in the 1500 metres in 2004–05.[2]