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...
Coach Ron Bos Emphasizes Commitment and Hard Work in Speed Skating Training
Coach Ron Bos of the Dutch speed skating team emphasizes hard work, dedication, and adapting to early or limited training times at Thialf. Alongside assistan...
Erben Wennemars Undergoes Heart Surgery Following Stroke
Erben Wennemars underwent heart surgery after a stroke revealed a heart defect. The former skater has recovered well and returned to physical activity.
Team NOVUS Focuses on Performance Amid Budget and Scheduling Challenges
Team NOVUS is navigating financial arrangements and scheduling issues as they prepare for major speed skating events. While most skater salaries come from ex...
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...
Calgary’s Olympic Oval to Undergo Major Renovation with Government Funding
The Olympic Oval in Calgary will undergo a major renovation funded by the Canadian government to repair leaks and upgrade the ice floor. The venue, known for...
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...
Wiersma Balances Professional Cycling Contract with Promising Speed Skating Career
Eighteen-year-old Wiersma advances into professional cycling with Visma Lease a Bike while continuing his successful speed skating career, holding junior wor...
Coach Kuiper Joins Team Staan – CTS Group Bringing Extensive Experience
Coach Kuiper joins Team Staan - CTS Group, bringing extensive international coaching experience to the team's efforts to professionalize and grow.
Jordan Stolz Ends Partnership with Coach Bob Corby to Focus on Long-Term Goals
Jordan Stolz has decided to end his coaching relationship with Bob Corby to focus on long-term preparation for future competitions, including the 2034 Winter...
Jordan Stolz Ends Collaboration with Coach Bob Corby After Olympic Success
Jordan Stolz has ended his coaching relationship with Bob Corby following a highly successful period marked by Olympic gold medals and multiple world titles....
Jordan Stolz Ends Partnership with Coach Bob Corby After Eight Years
Jordan Stolz has ended his coaching partnership with Bob Corby after eight years, following their success at the Winter Olympics earlier this year.
Jordan Stolz Plans Long-Term Career Shift Aiming for Two More Olympic Games
Jordan Stolz, the Olympic speed skating champion, plans to modify his training strategy with long-term goals to compete in the 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympic G...
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...
Teamsprint Added to Olympic Winter Games Program for 2030
The teamsprint speed skating event will debut at the 2030 Winter Olympics in the Netherlands. Nordic combined will be removed, while freeride skiing and sync...
Dutch Skater De Jong Shares Insights on Openness, Recovery, and Ambitions
Dutch speed skater De Jong discusses her social media openness, new sponsorships, recovery, and ongoing goal of becoming an Olympic champion with a renewed a...
Remy de Wit Leaves Speed Skating for Role in Basketball
Remy de Wit is leaving his position as Technical Director at the KNSB to become High Performance Director at the Dutch Basketball Federation, starting in Sep...
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...