Stefan Groothuis staged a surprise win in the men's 1,000m at Adler Arena on Wednesday and his compatriot and 500m champion Michel Mulder took bronze in a continued Dutch gold haul of the Sochi Winter Olympics speed skating.

Two-time 1,000m Olympic champion Shani Davis of the United States had to settle for eighth place.

Two-time Olympian Groothuis won in one minute 8.39 seconds to redeem his loss in the 500m on Monday when he fell and finished second to the last. He finished eighth in the 1000m at Torino 2006 and fourth at Vancouver 2010.

"It's unbelievable. When I started, I didn't even know what the best time was and when I crossed the finish line, I was really surprised. It was the best time I've ever skated on a low-altitude track," said the 32-year-old.

"It's great but it's also very strange. The last few days I've been thinking about it and suddenly I am Olympic champion. It's strange but I will get used to it."

Canadian Denny Morrison, also competing in his third Olympics, grabbed an individual event silver in 1:08.43. He had team pursuit gold from Vancouver Winter Games and a silver from Turin.

He thanked his teammate Gilmore Junio for giving his place.

"It's been a really tough season. I have been struggling with injury. I just want to thank all the team for their support. Especially this guy (pointing at Junio). He gave up his place for me and I would never have a medal without him," he said.

For bronze medalist Mulder, his trip to Sochi is nothing but satisfaction.

"I skated a really good race. I didn't get gold, but it's amazing. I gave it everything I had in me. I don't think I could have done anything better, so I'm really satisfied," he said.

Davis could have become the first male speed skater to win in a specific event at three Winter Olympics but his dream fell apart.

"This one hurts me a lot but kudos to the people who were able to go out there and achieve their dreams, it's a great feeling, I'm aware of it and now I have got to look for the feeling in the 1,500m."

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