News Articles
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Speedskaters and volunteers awarded during Hall of Fame Banquet
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Wed Apr 29 16:24:20 -0400 2009
Along with the much-deserved induction of five speedskaters into the National Speed Skating Hall of Fame, five additional people were given awards during the US Speedskating Hall of Fame banquet held in April in St. Louis, MO. read more
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Olympian Derek Parra to head USS National Allround Program
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Wed Apr 22 14:24:14 -0400 2009
US Speedskating is pleased to announce 2002 Olympic gold medalist Derek Parra has been named the USS National Allround Head Coach for the 2009-2010 Olympic season. read more
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Speedskater Sheila Young Ochowicz receives nomination
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Tue Apr 21 17:13:25 -0400 2009
Two-time speedskating Olympian Sheila Young Ochowicz (Palo Alto, CA) was selected as one of 15 individual finalists to be considered for induction into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. read more
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Marsicano wins third spot for USOC Male Athlete of the Month
by US Speed Skating - Fri Apr 10 14:56:25 -0400 2009
Although figure skater Evan Lysacek won for the male athlete, long track speedskater Trevor Marsicano (Ballston Spa, NY) earned a third-place spot in the final voting. read more
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US Speedskating announces the 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Wed Mar 25 16:37:10 -0400 2009
The inductees will be welcomed into the U.S. Speed Skating Hall of Fame on April 18, 2009 in St. Louis, MO at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. read more
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Marsicano is new force in speed skating
by Bob Condron - Mon Mar 23 19:21:48 -0400 2009
March 15, 2009 - There's a new kid on the block in U.S. Speed Skating. read more
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Podium finishes for Team USA at the world team championships
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Tue Mar 17 16:52:09 -0400 2009
For the first time in history, both the U.S. ladies' and men's short track speedskating teams stood on the podium at the ISU World Team Championships in Heerenveen, Netherlands. read more
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One more medal on the final day of World Single Distances
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Tue Mar 17 16:34:34 -0400 2009
Tucker Fredricks (Janesville, WI) had a lightening-fast time in his second 500m with a time of 34.92, actually skating faster than gold-medal winner Korean Kang-Seok Lee who skated a 34.93 in his second race. read more
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U.S. ladies take the ice at the World Single Distance Championships
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Tue Mar 17 16:26:54 -0400 2009
It was the ladies' turn to shine today at the 2009 Essent ISU World Single Distance Championships in Richmond, Canada. read more
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U.S. short track speedskating ladies’ and men’s teams advance to A finals
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Tue Mar 17 16:14:53 -0400 2009
Japan, Canada and Italy proved tough competitors for the U.S. men's team who are defending their 2008 World Team Championship title. read more
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Two medals at the World Single Distance Championships
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Tue Mar 17 16:11:07 -0400 2009
"The performance today was really good," Davis said. "It was a great opportunity for me to come here and test the waters. . . this was a step in the right direction." read more
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Short track events from world team championships to nationals
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Thu Mar 12 17:06:06 -0400 2009
Nationally and Internationally the short track skating competition is heating up. read more
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New oval hosts world-class competition
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Thu Mar 12 16:47:07 -0400 2009
This is the first time the world's top-ranked skaters have competed at the Richmond Olympic Oval and the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) will test the facility's readiness in preparation for the Games in 2010. read more
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Shani Davis sets new World Record in the 1500m
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Mon Mar 09 17:32:00 -0400 2009
Davis's record followed a great performance by Trevor Marsicano (Ballston Spa, NY) who finished the 1500m with a personal best time of 1:42.32 and a silver medal. read more
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Short Track Team struggles in the 500m at World Championships
by Peri Kinder - U. S. Speedskating - Mon Mar 09 17:30:01 -0400 2009
Although the skaters demonstrated great racing skills and strategy, Team USA couldn't get past the semi-final rounds. read more