every nation that would not achieve any quota places in the 2013–14 isu speed skating world cup could be allocated one spot based on the results in the previous season if one skater would have achieved at least the following result. for the 500, 1000, 1500 meters, 3000 meters women, and 5000 meters men, a place among the top 16 of the 2012–13 isu speed skating world cup or the 2013 world single distance speed skating championships; for the 5000 meters women and 10000 meters men, a place among the top 8 of the 2012–13 isu speed skating world cup or the 2013 world single distance speed skating championships. also, as hosts, both the russian men and women will be allocated one of eight spots in the team pursuit events.