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International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee: Short Track Speed Skating

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great introduction to the winter sport of short track speed skating. Read a history of the sport, learn how it became part of the Olympic Games, find a list of short track events, and see several great photos and videos of...
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Other

Calgary Speed Skating Association

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Calgary Speed Skating Association you can find out about membership, equipment, coaching, and other speedskating information.
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The Washington Post

Washingtonpost: Speedskating

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse guides to both long- and short-track speedskating. With history, lists of medal-winners and an overview of the sport.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Short Track Speed Skating

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Short Track Speed Skating

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a description and brief history of short track speed skating, and follow links for more information on famous skaters Ahn Hyun Soo, Apolo Anton Ohno, and Steven Bradbury.
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Curated OER

Art:speed Skating Rinks

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...