Steven Bradbury won gold in men's 1000 meter short track speed skating at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City.
Alanna Handley is an Australian speed skater who gained recognition for her performances in international competitions. While she has competed at high levels, there are currently no records of her winning an Olympic medal. Her accomplishments in the sport have contributed to the growth of speed skating in Australia, but as of my last update in October 2023, she has not secured an Olympic podium finish.
Korean figure skater Kim Yu-Na won a gold medal. A Korean speed skater won a gold medal. These were some of the gold medalists for women!!!
The first Black speed skater to win an Olympic medal was Shani Davis. He achieved this historic milestone in 2006, when he won a gold medal in the 1000 meters at the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. Davis's achievement marked a significant moment in the history of speed skating and sports diversity.
The youngest U.S. Olympic speed skater (2018).
Speed skater Cindy Klassen and speed skater/cyclist Clara Hughes, the most decorated Canadian Olympic athletes with 6 medals each, were both born in Winnipeg.
Speed skater Cindy Klassen. Cindy won her 6th Olympic medal, a bronze in 5000 meters, at the 2006 Games in Torino. Speed skater/cyclist Clara Hughes has also won 6 Olympic medals. Her 6th, also a bronze in 5000 meters, came at the 2010 Games in Vancouver.
She is an olympic short track speed skater from Canada.
The youngest U.S. Olympic speed skater (2018).
Short track speed skater Steven Bradbury in the men's 1000 meter event at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. This was the first gold medal Australia had ever won at a Winter Olympics.
Allison Baver is a United States Olympic speed skater. She has competed in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics and won a bronze medal in 2010 in the 3000-meter relay.
Sven Kramer
There is no evidence to prove if J.R Celski is gay or not. J.R is an Olympic speed skater.