News Articles
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US Short Track Athletes Advance in Day One of World Cup Races
by US Speedskating - Fri Nov 06 17:11:00 -0500 2009
The third stop of ISU World Cup Short Track racing began on November 5 at the Maurice Richard Arena in Montreal, Quebec. read more
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24 Hour Fitness named Official Health and Fitness Club and Proud Partner of US Speedskating
by US Speedskating - Fri Nov 06 17:08:59 -0500 2009
US Speedskating is pleased to announce 24 Hour Fitness has been named the Official Health and Fitness Club, and Proud Partner of US Speedskating through the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. read more
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Back on track: J.R. Celski
by Joanne C. Gerstner - Fri Nov 06 12:03:38 -0500 2009
U.S. short track speedskating star J.R. Celski looked down at his wounded left leg and lost all hope of competing at the Winter Games. Now he is determined to fully recover in time for Vancouver. read more
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World Cup events begin for Short and Long Track Speedskating
by US Speedskating - Thu Nov 05 11:59:17 -0500 2009
U.S. speedskating athletes are traveling the globe to earn qualifying spots on the 2010 U.S. Olympic team. read more
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Countdown to the Olympic Winter Games
by US Speedskating - Wed Nov 04 10:03:56 -0500 2009
In less than four months, U.S. speedskating athletes will once again step on Olympic ice with the intention of bringing home Olympic medals. read more
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Going for the Gold: Chad Hedrick
by Christie Succop - Thu Oct 29 13:21:37 -0400 2009
Olympian Chad Hedrick is working toward another gold medal in long-track speedskating at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. read more
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Racing concludes at Olympic Qualifier
by US Speedskating - Mon Oct 26 17:10:26 -0400 2009
The final day of racing at the U.S. World Cup/Olympic Qualifier showcased strong performances from top U.S. long track speedskaters from around the country. read more
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Hedrick breaks a track record at the Pettit National Ice Center
by US Speed Skating - Sat Oct 24 20:38:03 -0400 2009
Long track speed skating gold-medal Olympian Chad Hedrick blazed around the oval at the Pettit National Ice Center during the Men’s 1500m event, breaking the track record set by Olympian Shani Davis by .01 seconds, and finishing with a time of 1:44.47. read more
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Davis, Rookard and Rodriguez shine in Milwaukee
by US Speed Skating - Fri Oct 23 10:48:54 -0400 2009
Gold-medal Olympian and 1000m World Record Holder Shani Davis tore up the ice at the Pettit National Ice Center during the Men's 1000m at the U.S. World Cup/Olympic Qualifier for long track speedskating. read more
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Celski focused on getting stronger
by US Speed Skating - Thu Oct 22 16:04:17 -0400 2009
Celski, a short track speedskater, fell on his blade and sliced open his thigh during the U.S. Olympic Trials for Short Track Speedskating in Marquette, MI, during September. read more
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Age doesn't stop Bruce Conner
by US Speed Skating - Wed Oct 21 15:17:34 -0400 2009
When long track speedskater Bruce Conner (Kildeer, IL) steps on the ice today to compete in the Men’s 500m at the U.S. World Cup/Olympic Qualifying event in Milwaukee, he will be the oldest person to ever qualify and race at this competition. read more
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US Speedskating affected by DSB bankruptcy
by US Speed Skating - Wed Oct 21 13:27:27 -0400 2009
Since 2006, DSB Bank in the Netherlands has sponsored the US Speedskating programs but on Monday a Dutch court officially declared DSB Bank bankrupt, leaving US Speedskating with a budget shortfall of more than $300,000. read more
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Reunion of Pettit Center’s Olympians
by Pettit Center - Wed Oct 21 13:24:32 -0400 2009
The Pettit National Ice Center, a U.S. Olympic Training Site, will host a first-ever Olympic Speed Skaters' Dinner on October 23, 2009. read more
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Loveland Hosts Women's Development Team
by Doug Haney - Mon Oct 19 18:28:08 -0400 2009
A hefty helping of fall snow on the Continental Divide proved to be more than enough to entice the women's U.S. Ski Team Development Coach John Hale to reroute the Team's training plan to Loveland Ski Area. read more
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Nancy Swider-Peltz, Jr. hopes third time's a charm
by USA Speed Skating - Mon Oct 19 18:26:38 -0400 2009
Nancy Jr. is back and ready to compete at the U.S. World Cup/Olympic Qualifying event to be held on Oct. 21-25 in Milwaukee. read more