speed skate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of speed skate
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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As of 2026, the latest UK Sport funding allocation of just under £2m has been presented as a total for short track, figure and long track speed skating.
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Fontana has won at least one medal in every Olympic short track speed skating distance.
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So the wait goes on for Team GB for a first speed skating medal.
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Team GB's hopes for a medal in the men's 1500m short track speed skating event comes to an abrupt end as Niall Treacy is penalised for a lane infringement which leads to a collision.
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Italy take gold in the mixed speed skating relay with Canada taking silver, Belgium taking bronze and defending champions China missing out the podium altogether.
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