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...
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...
Schaatsofficial Siep Luinenburg Criticizes ISU’s Age Limit Introduction and Communication
Siep Luinenburg, a veteran Dutch ice skating official, criticized the ISU's introduction and communication of a new age limit for officials. He expressed con...
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...
Francesca Lollobrigida Reflects on Future in Speed Skating Amid Family Commitments
Francesca Lollobrigida, Italian speed skater and mother, reflects on balancing family life with her athletic career and keeps her future in the sport open de...
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...
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...
Coach Reflects on Takagi’s Performance and Career Decisions
Miho Takagi earned bronze at the World Allround Speed Skating Championships. Her coach praised her versatility, discussed the challenges of competing across ...
Overview of the ISU Speed Skating World Championships – Allround and Sprint Formats
The ISU Speed Skating World Championships in Heerenveen showcase the Allround and Sprint formats, with athletes competing in multiple distances scored throug...
ISU Speed Skating World Championships Scheduled for March 2026 in Heerenveen
The 2026 ISU Speed Skating World Championships will take place March 5-8 in Heerenveen, Netherlands, featuring multiple races across four days for men and wo...
Krol Reflects on Challenges of Reskate Timing in Speed Skating Competition
Yvonne Krol and officials discuss the challenges of reskate timing in speed skating, balancing athlete fairness with organizational feasibility and encouragi...
Joep Wennemars Faces Quick Reskate Following Controversial Exchange in Milan
Joep Wennemars was required to complete a reskate within 30 minutes under ISU rules following a problematic exchange with Lian Ziwen in Milan. Both Wennemars...
André de Vries Reflects on His Career as a Speed Skating Starter and Upcoming Olympic Opportunity
André de Vries reviews his career as a speed skating starter, his journey to the Olympics, and the responsibilities involved in officiating major competitive...
Philip Due Schmidt’s Path to Olympic Qualification Marked by Resilience and Recovery
Danish speed skater Philip Due Schmidt has overcome a severe epileptic seizure and a challenging recovery to pursue qualification for the Olympic Winter Game...
ISU President Kim Jae-youl Advances Vision 2030 to Modernize Speed Skating
The ISU under president Kim Jae-youl is pursuing Vision 2030 to modernize speed skating by adapting to changing sports consumption patterns and encouraging a...
Siep Luinenburg: A Key Figure Behind the Scenes of Dutch Speed Skating Qualifiers
Siep Luinenburg has been a dedicated volunteer in Dutch speed skating event organization for over 25 years, coordinating critical aspects of national and int...