speed skating
noun
ice skating as a form of racing, usually on an oval course and against other competitors or the clock.
speedskating
-
a variation of
speed skating.
Example Sentences
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In the past few weeks alone, the Italians have beaten the English at rugby, the Dutch at speedskating, and now the U.S. at America’s pastime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
Jordan Stolz climbed to the top of the medal stand twice in speedskating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2026
However, Bergsma held onto the lead he built and became the oldest Olympic speedskating champion in history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2026
Stolz is already a speedskating giant who’s a celebrity in Holland, and his Olympic greatness will only raise his global profile and earning potential.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
We watched a Dutch speedskating queen celebrate gold with her fiancé, the Ohio-born YouTube imp Jake Paul.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
