Legendary German skater Claudia Pechstein , 41 , came close to becoming the first speed skater to win medals at six Olympic Winter Games .
Skater finally finished fourth in 4 : 05.26 , 1.79 seconds behind Olga Graf , who took home the bronze .
Legendary German skater Claudia Pechstein , 41 , came close to becoming the first speed skater to win medals at six Olympic Winter Games , but she finally finished fourth in 4 : 05.26 , 1.79 seconds behind Olga Graf , who took home the bronze .