speed skater

[speed skayt-er]

noun

1. an athlete who engages in the sport of speed skating.

Example Sentences

Competitive skating began in the Fens in 1879, and since then speed skaters have vied for the world or Fenland title whenever a Fen has frozen long enough to allow the championships to be held.

From BBC

Brain scans of speed skaters have provided more hints about the cerebellum.

From New York Times

When he was five years old, he saw speed skaters at the 2010 Winter Olympics on TV.

From NewsForKids.net

At one point of his life, Jackson had met some speed skaters and moved to Utah and began practicing to make it to the Olympics, but suffered an injury.

From Seattle Times

A key difference is speed skaters have few chances to earn money in a less wealthy sport.

From Seattle Times