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Speed Skaters can go up to 60km an hour.
- The International Skating Union (ISU) was founded in 1892 in Scheveningen, Netherlands, and has governed speed skating since its inception.
- Speed skating giant, Eric Heiden (Madison, Wisconsin) produced the greatest single feat in Winter Olympic history when he won all five events at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.
- The only other person besides Heiden to sweep available speed skating medals was Lydia Skoblikova of the Soviet Union. Not only did she win double golds at Squaw Valley, she returned to Innsbruck in 1964 to win gold medals in the 500m, 1,000m, 1,500m and 3,000m events.
- In the winter of 1997, klap skates were introduced. These skates featured a spring-loaded front hinge, which allowed skaters to raise their heels off the blade. The skate got its name from the clapping sound made when the blade reconnects with the metal base.
- In 1960, Squaw Valley Winter Olympics, women's speed skating events were added to the Olympic event roster.
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How do you practice for speed skating?
you attend speed skating practices.
When was Speed Skating Canada created?
Speed Skating Canada was created in 1887.
What are some interesting facts about speed skating?
I'm not quite sure what you mean... but the times are getting faster. As technology increases, skaters do to.
When did people start speed skating?
People began speed skating as a Olympic event in 1924 but only men can compete. Women can compete in 1974 for speed skating.
What other types of skating are there?
Some different types of skating are Hockey, Figure Skating, and Speed Skating.
When did speed skating become an olypmic event?
Speed Skating became an Olympic sport in 1924.
Which sport related to skating originated in the Netherlands?
speed skating
What is one of the most popular forms of skating?
Popular forms of skating include: Inline skating Speed skating Ice skating
Winter sport with an oval track?
bobsleigh amd short track speed skating, and speed skating.
What is short track speed racing?
short track speed skating is speed skating on a smaller track, the size of a hockey rink
What is a klapskate?
Speed skating
What are the winter sports categories?
skiing, skating, snowboarding, speed skating,
