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How did speed skating start?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 10/22/2022

•Speed skating began in Holland in the 13th century as a form of transportation. Speed skating is both elegant and fast. the first use of skates can be dated back to 1743 at a show in London.

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∙ 12y ago

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When did speed skating start?

1989

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 year did Cindy klassen start speed skating?

She started skating in 1998.

When did Charles Hamelin start skating?

He stated speed skating at 10 years old at his local skating club.

How do you practice for speed skating?

you attend speed skating practices.

What are the procedures of speed skating?

I'm not sure what your talking about, but as you go to the start it's: "go to the start.... reaaady.....GO!!"

When does the winter Olympics start?

the weekend of february 12, 2010 thru february 15th lol :) ily so very much

When was Speed Skating Canada created?

Speed Skating Canada was created in 1887.

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

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