Explanation of Speed Skating Rules by the International Skating Union
The International Skating Union outlines the key rules and formats of speed skating, covering race types, lane regulations, timing precision, starting proced...
Speed Skaters Use Inzell Summer Ice Training to Prepare for Upcoming Season
Speed skaters from multiple countries are training on summer ice at Inzell’s Max Aicher Arena to prepare for the 2026-2027 season, combining ice sessions wit...
Miho Takagi Receives Japan’s People’s Honor Award for Contributions to Speed Skating
Miho Takagi has been awarded Japan's People's Honor Award for her outstanding achievements in speed skating and her contributions to the sport nationally and...
Ragne Wiklund’s Diverse Training Regimen Following a Successful Season
Norwegian speed skater Ragne Wiklund maintains a varied off-season training regimen including running, skiing, short track, and orienteering to stay motivate...
Shani Davis Appointed Head Coach of USA Speed Skating Distance Program
Shani Davis has been appointed Head Coach of the USA Speed Skating Distance Program, bringing his Olympic experience and coaching expertise to lead the next ...
Davide Ghiotto Incorporates Cycling into Off-Season Training for Speed Skating
Italian speed skating Olympic champion Davide Ghiotto uses cycling extensively in his off-season training, covering significant distances weekly around his h...
Team Sprint Event to Debut at Olympic Winter Games Alpes 2030
The Team Sprint speed skating event will make its Olympic debut at the 2030 Winter Games in Alpes, adding a new dynamic competition to the program and expand...
Understanding Lane Changes in Speed Skating Races
Speed skaters switch lanes every lap during races to ensure all competitors cover the same distance. Lane changes occur on the backstretch with priority rule...
Angel Daleman Plans Return to Short Track While Pursuing Speed Skating Career
Dutch skater Angel Daleman looks to combine her speed skating career with a return to short track after narrowly missing the 2026 Winter Olympics. She aims t...
Femke Kok and Jutta Leerdam Achieve Olympic Gold Medals at Milano Cortina 2026
Dutch skaters Femke Kok and Jutta Leerdam each won gold medals in speed skating at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, capping off a season marked by re...
Complete List of ISU Speed Skating World Champions Sprint and Allround (2001–2026)
The International Skating Union (ISU) provides a complete list of World Champions in Speed Skating Sprint and Allround disciplines from 2001 to 2026, showcas...
Polish Speed Skater Donates Olympic Medal to Support Children With Cancer
Polish speed skater Vladimir Semirunniy has donated his 2026 Olympic silver medal to support children with cancer through an auction by the Polish Cancer Fig...
Complete List of ISU Speed Skating World Champions in Single Distances (2001–2026)
This article presents a comprehensive list of winners of the ISU Speed Skating World Championships in Single Distances from 2001 to 2026, detailing individua...
American Speed Skater Brittany Bowe Announces Retirement After 2026 Olympics
Brittany Bowe, American speed skater and world record holder, retired after the 2026 Winter Olympics with multiple world titles and two Olympic bronze medals...
Francesca Lollobrigida Announces Retirement After Milano Cortina 2026 Success
Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida retires after winning two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, capping a career that spanne...
Ted-Jan Bloemen Announces Retirement from Competitive Speed Skating
Ted-Jan Bloemen, Canadian speed skating champion and former world record holder, has retired after a career highlighted by Olympic medals and world records. ...
Martina Sáblíková Announces Retirement After Distinguished Speed Skating Career
Martina Sáblíková has retired from professional speed skating after a 22-year career featuring multiple Olympic medals and world titles, recognized for her e...
Japanese Speed Skater Miho Takagi Announces Retirement After Storied Career
Miho Takagi, Japan's most successful Olympic speed skater with 10 medals, has retired after a career spanning three Winter Games and multiple world titles.
International Skating Union Announces 2026-2027 Speed Skating Event Calendar
The International Skating Union has published the official 2026-2027 speed skating calendar, including World Cup events, European and World Championships, fo...
ISU Holds First-Ever Speed Skating Awards Ceremony in Heerenveen
The ISU Speed Skating Awards ceremony on March 8, 2026, in Heerenveen, Netherlands, recognized top speed skaters from the 2025/26 season for world titles and...