SPEED SKATING

SPEED SKATING IS AN AWESOME SPORT

HISTORY

• The sport originated from the U.S. And Canada
• It was first played in the Olympics in 1905
• Women began to play it in 2006

TOP 3 COUNTRIES WHO WON MEDALS

• China
• Canada
• Korea

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Gloves
• Goggles
• Helmet
• Skin tight suit
• Special speed skating skates

How to play the sport

You can't push or pass the lead skater. A bell rings to warn the skater they are a lap away from the finish line. Need to play sport on an ice rink.

Rules of sport

32 skaters participate in the sport. 4 skaters go at a time. The top 2 who finish go to the next round.

EVENTS OF THE SPORT

• 2 types of races individual/relay
• Men & women go separate

FUN FACTS

• Short track skates are sharper than hockey skates
• Eddy Alvarez is most wanted to win gold medal
• Emily Scott is most wanted to win silver for U.S
• Meng Wang won the gold medal at the Vancouver Winter Olympics

The Netherlands women's team won the gold

FUN FACTS

• Gloves protect skaters hand from blades
• Gloves are important when turning
• A bell rings to tell skaters they are a lap from finish line

HOPE YOU LIKE LEARNING ABOUT SPEED SKATING

Info and pictures from:

• www.olympics.org
• www.sochi2014.com
• www.nbcolyimpics.com