Skin-tight suit, blades sharpened, head down, hands behind the back, in search of the right pace, the perfect turn, the skaters shoot around the track like arrows. Athletes compete one-on-one, changing lanes with each lap.
Event: Men's 500 m
Date: 13 Feb 2006
Time: 15:30 (3:30p) - 17:30 (5:30p)
Venue: Torino Oval Lingotto
Speed Skating Links
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Olympics - Men's 500m
Short Track
Everyone against everyone, with a body leaning forward at 40°, one
hand touching the ice in the turns, trying to best your opponents without ever
touching. Competitors will be looking to beat the Koreans, Chinese, and
Canadians.
Event: Final 1500M, Qual 500W, Relay Qual 3000W
Date: 12 Feb 2006
Time: 19:30 (7:30p) - 22:30 (10:30p)
Venue: Torino Palavela
Short Track Links
NBC
Olympics - Men's 1500m
NBC Olympics -
Women's 500m
NBC Olympics
- Women's 3000m Relay
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