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...
Bart Swings Extends Contract with X2O Badkamers Through End of Career
Belgian skater Bart Swings has renewed his contract with X2O Badkamers, extending it until the end of his career. The move acknowledges both his athletic ach...
Concerns Raised Over Safety of Mass Start Speed Skating Event
Inline and ice skaters discuss safety concerns surrounding the mass start speed skating event, highlighting differences in agility and race dynamics between ...
New Elimination Race Format Proposed to Replace Mass Start in Speed Skating
The International Skating Union plans to replace the mass start speed skating event with an elimination race format adapted from inline skating, focusing on ...
Marijke Groenewoud Reflects on World Championship Success and Taking a Break from Speed Skating
Marijke Groenewoud won gold in the mass start and silver at the World Allround Championships but says she is mentally exhausted and ready for a holiday.
Bart Swings Will Not Participate in World Allround Championships in Heerenveen
Belgian speed skater Bart Swings has announced he will skip the World Allround Championships in Heerenveen as he refocuses after a challenging season that in...
Jillert Anema Coaches Dutch Team in Mass Start Semifinals at Winter Olympics
Jillert Anema took on the role of coach for the Dutch team during the mass start semifinals at the Winter Olympics, substituting for Rintje Ritsma. His exper...
Jorrit Bergsma Reflects on Olympic Gold and Looks Ahead to Elfstedentocht
Jorrit Bergsma celebrates his Olympic gold in Milan and shares his hopes for a return of the Elfstedentocht, expressing satisfaction with his career and fami...
Bergsma and Groenewoud Secure Gold Medals in Olympic Mass Start Speed Skating
Dutch speed skaters Jorrit Bergsma and Marijke Groenewoud won gold medals in the Olympic mass start events, with Bergsma making an unexpected early breakaway...
Netherlands Secures Two Gold Medals in Olympic Speed Skating Mass Start Events
The Netherlands achieved a double victory in the Olympic speed skating mass start events, with Jorrit Bergsma and Marijke Groenewoud each winning gold medals...
Bergsma Becomes Oldest Olympic Speed Skating Champion at Milano Cortina 2026
At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Jorrit Bergsma became the oldest Olympic Champion in speed skating history by winning the men's Mass Start. Vikto...
Fran Vanhoutte Finishes Ninth in Mass Start Final Despite Illness; Sandrine Tas Takes 13th
Fran Vanhoutte achieved ninth place in the mass start final despite illness, while Sandrine Tas finished 13th following an aggressive but unsuccessful race t...
Bart Swings Questions Unusual Dynamics in Mass Start Race at Winter Olympics
Bart Swings expressed surprise at the unusual race dynamics in the Olympic mass start event, questioning whether top competitors Jordan Stolz and Jorrit Berg...
Andrea Giovannini Claims Bronze in Mass Start at Olympic Long Track Event
Andrea Giovannini earned a bronze medal in the Olympic Mass Start speed skating event, strengthening Italy's medal count in long track competitions. Despite ...
Viktor Hald Thorup Wins Denmark’s First Individual Winter Olympic Medal with Silver in Mass Start
Viktor Hald Thorup won silver in the men's mass start speed skating event at the Winter Olympics, securing Denmark's first individual medal in Winter Olympic...
Jordan Stolz Reflects on Early Attack as Jorrit Bergsma Secures Bronze in Olympic Mass Start
Jordan Stolz reflected on his early attack in the Olympic mass start event, which was eventually won by Jorrit Bergsma, who took bronze after strategic decis...
Jorrit Bergsma’s Early Attack in Mass Start Was Unplanned at Milan Winter Olympics
At the Milan Winter Olympics, Dutch skater Jorrit Bergsma made an early attack in the mass start event that was not planned, responding instead to competitor...
Marijke Groenewoud Wins Gold in Olympic Mass Start Speed Skating
Marijke Groenewoud claimed her first individual Olympic gold medal in the mass start speed skating event, adding to her earlier silver in the team pursuit an...
Marijke Groenewoud Aims for Redemption in Mass Start After Disappointing 1500m Performance
Marijke Groenewoud, after a disappointing 1500 meter finish, is determined to succeed in the mass start event where she is considered a favorite to win a medal.
Seven Questions Ahead of Bart Swings’ Mass Start at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Bart Swings prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics mass start as Belgium's leading medal hope. Coach Jelle Spruyt discusses his form, tactics, competitors, an...