Great Britain's speed skater Jack Whelbourne has admitted that he is unsure as to the extent of the ankle injury that he suffered in the 1500m final on Monday.

Whelbourne said that he has every intention of taking part in the 500m and 1000m events at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, and that despite the fall, he was pleased with his showing at the longer distance.

"I got involved with the racing and, when I made my move, a block went under my skate, I lost control and it has given me a bit of a twisted ankle," Whelbourne told Team GB's official website.

"I don't know what's happening with my ankle now but I'm really pleased with my performance today, especially setting a new British record in the first round.

"It's quite a common accident in the sport, you have seven or eight people in a race with close overtakes and unfortunately it's happened to me when I'm in my best form. I'm definitely getting back on the ice, if I can."

Whelbourne's next event is the 1000m, which takes place on Thursday.