Sjinkie Knegt won the men's overall title as he added two more gold medals ©ISU

Dutchman Sjinkie Knegt and Arianna Fontana of Italy were crowned overall champions as the European Short Track Championships concluded in Dresden today.

Knegt regained the continental title he last claimed in 2015, while Fontana's success handed her a seventh overall European gold medal.

Both skaters topped the podium in their respective 1,000 metres events to wrap up overall glory in style at the at the Sportpark Ostragehege.

Knegt bagged his third gold medal of the event in the German city as he crossed the line in 1min 27.898sec.

Semion Elistratov of Russia did enough for silver, while bronze went to Roberto Pukitis of Latvia.

"It was the perfect race today," said Knegt. 

"In the semi-finals and quarter-finals, I was feeling a little bit tired, but the final went very well.

"For me that's great because it is confirmation that I'm on the right route as Pyeongchang is approaching."

Fontana, who endured a difficult day yesterday as she crashed in the 1,500m final, won the women's 1,000m in 1:31.921.

Arianna Fontana wrapped up a seventh overall European crown ©Getty Images
Arianna Fontana wrapped up a seventh overall European crown ©Getty Images

The five-time Olympic medallist beat Dutchman Suzanne Schulting in a fascinating duel for gold, which had to be decided by photo finish, as Anna Seidel delivered bronze for the host nation.

Knegt then added a fourth title, capping off a dominant weekend as he was a member of the Dutch 5,000m team which sealed the relay gold medal in 6:36.198.

Russia took bronze and Hungary earned bronze.

Knegt topped the overall standings with a total of 107 points, with Vladislav Bykanov of Israel taking second on 52 points.

Elistratov, the defending champion, was third on 43.

Fontana edged compatriot Martina Valcepina after recording a score of 84 points.

Russia's Sofia Prosvirnova, winner of the 3,000m event today, claimed third on 49 points.

Prosvirnova's triumph in the 3,000m race came after she ousted Fontana with a time of 5:47.610.

Bronze was claimed by Schulting.

Russia also prevailed in the women's relay, beating Hungary and France, silver and bronze medallists respectively, in a controversial final.

The Russian team had to wait nervously on the judges' verdict after a close tussle with Hungary despite both teams appearing to have been involved in a crash earlier on in the race.