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Where did speed skating come from?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 9/27/2023

It was invented in Poland, a long long time ago, I'm not quite sure when though.

the first speed skate was a animal bone straped to the bottom of a man's boot. he did this to try and get down the frozen river faster (during the winter).

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

In 2004 did Canada come in last in speed skating?

Speed skating is a single person sport, therefore "Canada" couldn't have come last.

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.

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,