Speed Skating

Olympic Speed Skater Erin Jackson on Training, Recovery, and Her Go-To Ab Exercise
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03/03/2022

Olympic Speed Skater Erin Jackson on Training, Recovery, and Her Go-To Ab Exercise

US Olympic speed skater Erin Jackson celebrated her first 500m speed-skating gold medal win on Feb. 13 at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Watch Olympic Speed Skater Erin Jackson's First Steps in the Ice Rink
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02/14/2022

Watch Olympic Speed Skater Erin Jackson's First Steps in the Ice Rink

To commemorate Erin Jackson's 500m speed-skating gold medal win on Feb. 13, the Olympic Games Instagram page posted a video of the giggling athlete stepping onto the ice for the first time.

Erin Jackson Glides to History With Her Olympic Gold Medal in Speed Skating
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02/13/2022

Erin Jackson Glides to History With Her Olympic Gold Medal in Speed Skating

Erin Jackson was all smiles on Feb. 13 when she crossed the finish line in the Beijing Olympics 500-meter speed skating event.

The Most Decorated Speed Skater of All Time Sets an Olympic Record
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02/07/2022

The Most Decorated Speed Skater of All Time Sets an Olympic Record

Dutch speed skater Ireen Wüst won gold in the women's speed skating 1500m — as she dashed across the finish line with a time of 1:53.28.

Even After Slip, Speed Skater Erin Jackson Is Headed to Olympics After Teammate Gives Up Her Spot
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01/10/2022

Even After Slip, Speed Skater Erin Jackson Is Headed to Olympics After Teammate Gives Up Her Spot

Touching moments are what the Olympics are all about, and here's one that shows true respect, generosity, and friendship.

Speed Skaters Have to Wear Glasses on the Ice Because They're Moving *That* Fast
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12/01/2021

Speed Skaters Have to Wear Glasses on the Ice Because They're Moving *That* Fast

As the name would suggest, speed skating is one of the fastest events at the Winter Olympics.

Short Track Speed Skater Maame Biney Is Ready For Another "Blades-in-Your-Face" Olympics
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10/29/2021

Short Track Speed Skater Maame Biney Is Ready For Another "Blades-in-Your-Face" Olympics

Maame Biney loves the nerve-racking, "blades-in-your-face" intensity of short track speed skating.

Just How Fast Do Olympic Speed Skaters Move on the Ice? Blink and You Might Miss Them
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10/21/2021

Just How Fast Do Olympic Speed Skaters Move on the Ice? Blink and You Might Miss Them

Like any ice sport, speed skating takes an incredible amount of stamina, balance, and endurance.