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Top skaters in races have been recorded doing 14m/s which is about 48km/hr or 30 miles/hr.
62 kph (39 mph) for top skater in sprint
average is 28-35 mph for speed skaters as an average over distances.
Jeremy Wotherspoon holds the world record for the 500 meters in speed skating- 34.03 s; and Tucker Fredricks holds the US record for the 500 meters, 34.31 s.
Figure skaters are judged by how flawlessly they preform their artistic movements, and also if they followed their original routine or not. They are judged on how in sync they are to the chosen music, and if they are in pairs, how synchronized their spinning and jumping are. They are judged to see how many times they make a mistake or fall down, or touch their hands to the ice for too long. They are also judged by their movements and the attitude in the air.
You dont. There is only the reffery that disqualifies people, otherwise it's a race to the finnish.
Short track you have to wear alot of safety equipment, just search it on Wiki, and for long track you just have to wear skates.
Whichever team has scored more goals at the end of regulation time (usually sixty minutes) wins the hockey game.
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What are the Norway speed skaters?
Norwegians that skate fast
How do speed skaters dress when speed skating?
They always were short sleeve shirts and shorts because when you speed skate you have to go really fast and you get hot really quick but some speed skaters buy speed skating uniforms that are very light and very stretchy so you can move your legs easily.
How do speed skaters spin?
Speed skaters don't spin. Their training and equipment is designed to maximize foreward velocity.
How fast do short track skaters go?
Between 30-40mph! They stay mostly in the 30mph range!
How much pro skaters wear helmets?
Pro hockey and speed skaters wear helmets but pro figure skaters don't.
Who do speed skaters and figure-skaters wear different kinds of skates?
They're used for different purposes-- figure skates for jumps and spins and speed skates for speed.
What are 10 facts about speed?
Speed skaters use friction and drag.
How fast in mph does Apollo Ohno go on speed skates?
Apollo Ohno has been recorded reaching speeds up to approximately 36-37 mph (58-60 km/h) while speed skating.
How fast can martin St. Louis skate?
Martin St. Louis is one of the fastest speed skaters in the NHL. He has been clocked at 28 miles per hour.
What is the difference between speed and distance?
speed is how fast you go. distance is how far you go.
How does good traction help a skater?
Traction dosnt do that much for skaters but it can help the way you Pop your tricks and the how fast you want too go
Are there gay speed skaters?
Yes, American skater Keith Carney is openly gay. There have been closeted Dutch skaters in the past.
