Get excited about the speed skating events that took place in Vancouver in 2010!
1. About Olympic Speed Skating
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Speed Skating has been an Olympic event since the first Olympic Winter Games in 1924.
2. Get Started Speed Skating
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Getting started at speed skating does involve some planning and preparation.
3. About Olympic Short Track Speed Skating
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Short Track Speed Skating is a form of speed skating that can be practiced inside most indoor ice arenas. For many years, short track speed skating has been "in the shadow" of long track speed skating, but through the years, has become just as popular.
4. Apolo Ohno - Olympic Short Track Speed Skating Champion
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U.S. short track speed skater, Apolo Anton Ohno, won gold in short track speed skating events at both the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympic Games.
5. Photos of Olympic Short Track Speed Skating Champion Apolo Ohno
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At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Apolo Ohno became the most popular athlete among American fans. He was noticed for his cheerful attitude and style. During and after the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics, Ohno became the face of American short track speed skating.
6. U.S. Speed Skaters In Vancouver
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Certain speed skaters from the U.S.A. were watched at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.
7. 2010 Olympic Short Track Speed Skating Schedule
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8. Men's Speed Skating Schedule at 2010 Vancouver Olympics
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There were six men's speed skating events at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. All speed skating events at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics were held at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, British Columbia.
9. Ladies Speed Skating Schedule at 2010 Vancouver Olympics
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There were six ladies speed skating events at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. All speed skating events at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics were held at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, British Columbia.
