Speed skating

Explains how the combination of danger and velocity makes speed skating one of the most exciting winter sports. You'll find out how it got started, you'll learn about the different competitions and races, and you'll meet some of the champions who live for speed.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gustaitis, Joseph Alan, 1944-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Crabtree Pub. Company, c2010.
Series:Winter Olympic sports
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Table of Contents:
  • Power of speed
  • Long track speed skating
  • Men's and women's 500m
  • Men's and women's 1,000m and 1,500m
  • Women's 3,000m
  • Men's 5,000m
  • Men's 10,000m
  • Men's and women's team pursuit
  • Short track speed skating
  • Men's and women's 500m
  • Men's and women's 1,000m and 1,500m
  • Short track relays
  • Snapshot of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.