speed skating

American  

Or speedskating

noun

1. ice skating as a form of racing, usually on an oval course and against other competitors or the clock.

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speed skating British  

noun

1. a form of ice skating in which contestants race against each other or the clock over various distances

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Other Word Forms

• speed skater noun
• speedskater noun

Etymology

Origin of speed skating

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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.

From BBC

Fontana has won at least one medal in every Olympic short track speed skating distance.

From BBC

So the wait goes on for Team GB for a first speed skating medal.

From BBC

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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