Race walking (a.k.a speed walking) is an olympic event. NO JOKE!
speed skating
Speed Skating became an Olympic sport in 1924.
speed skating
Approx. 1922.
For men it is the 50 kilometer walk and for women it is the 20 kilometer walk.
Yes it is a Olympic event :)
yes swimming is an olympic event
People began speed skating as a Olympic event in 1924 but only men can compete. Women can compete in 1974 for speed skating.
The first event of the first Winter Olympics (1924) was the 500 meter speed skating race, won by US skater Charles Jewtraw.
Gymnastic, Volleyball, Diving, Shot Put, Archery, Long Jump
The Olympic Games.