Washingtonpost.com: By A Nick Of Time, Blair Skates Into History by twohundredths of a second in the 1000-meter speed skating event gave But save some of the credit for her family, who sneaked into an olympic http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/olympics1998/history/memori
Extractions: But save some of the credit for her family, who sneaked into an Olympic venue this morning to send her a computer Valentine, lest she neglect any basics. "Take your skate guards off!" cautioned sister Mary. "Swing those arms!" said brother Rob. "Turn left!" said sister Susie. "We've been hearing that all our lives," laughed Susie today as the speed skating Blairs basked in the glory of Bonnie's finest hour on the long blades. "We didn't want her to forget." It was far from the easy victory many expected. Blair hadn't lost a race at 500 or 1,000 meters all year, but her form here over the last week grew ragged as she battled ice grown mushy in unseasonably warm weather. "As a power skater she needs to glide," said two-time Olympian Diane Holum, who watched from the sidelines, "and she's not getting the glide she needs." Conditions were so unfavorable Wednesday that Blair teetered in 21st in the 1,500-meter race, prompting widespread worry about today's race. Still, Holum and others familiar with Blair's fierce determination reckoned she'd uncork one on the shorter course.
Pittsburgh Speedskating Club History Since the 2002 Salt Lake City olympic Games, interest in speed skating has explodedthroughout the country. Pittsburgh was no exception. http://www.pittsburghspeedskating.org/history.html
Extractions: For the speed skating program to progress, it was necessary to obtain private ice time for the 1992 - 1993 season. Time was available on Saturday afternoons at Golden Mile. In order to spread the cost of ice time, the club opened its membership to people without mental retardation under the Special Olympics "Unified Sports" program. Each person was asked to subscribe to one hour of ice time as their cost of membership. The club skated at the Golden Mile ice rink for three seasons ('92, '93, and '94) before moving to the Neville Ice Arena on the South Side for three more seasons ('95 through '97). We began skating at the Airport Ice Arena in 1998. For the past two seasons, we have also skated at the Iceoplex at Southpointe, enjoying two sessions per week during the summer months. During the early years of the club, a great many of our skaters were special needs athletes. Dan and Joe Mays went on the compete in the Special Olympic Pennsylvania State Winter Games where for a number of years, Joe was the fastest skater in the State, winning gold medals in all of his events. The special needs skaters traveled twice to Franklin Park, Illinois to participate in the Special Olympic Open. Club members also traveled to Cleveland to participate in the Seaway and Tri-State Invitational meets. Dan and Joe Mays later went on to study for an Associates degrees and left the sport. Gradually, the other special needs skaters went on to other sports or continued on a more limited basis.
Cool Attractions - Olympic History The Winter olympic Games A history of Celebration and Contrariety and forthe first time events such as figure skating, speed skating, Nordic skiing, http://www.saltlakecity.coolattractions.com/history.html
Extractions: A Vintage Pair of Ice Skates 1924 marked the year of the first official Winter Games, and for the first time events such as figure skating, speed skating, Nordic skiing, bobsleigh, and ice hockey were held at a separate celebration than the Summer Games. Taking place in Chamonix, France, 294 competitors were involved in the first official Winter Olympics. The number of athletes participating in Salt Lake City is projected to be over 2,300. Norwegian figure skater Sonja Henie made her debut at the 1924 Games, at age 12, and in 1928, 32, and 36 took home the gold medals. In 1937 Henie took advantage of her world popularity and appeared in her first movie. Her Hollywood career would last over 10 years. in Davos, Switzerland With the world at war in the 1940s the scheduled games in 40 and 44 were cancelled. As punishment for their roles in WW2, Japan and Germany's absence from Olympic ceremony would continue into the 1948 games in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Twenty-eight countries participated enthusiastically, and it was clear that the games had survived both the world's conflicts, and the 12-year span between the last Olympics. The IOC awarded the 1976 Olympics to Denver, Colorado, but after two years of preparation and financial squabbling, the people of Colorado refused to fund the major event through public taxes. Innsbruck offered to host the Winter Olympics only twelve years since it last played the role, and the underplayed event went off peacefully and without excessive spending.
Winter History The 10000 meter speed skating race was cancelled due to the slush left on the rink . The US win was perhaps the biggest upset in winter olympic history. http://www.fccps.k12.va.us/gm/webs-2002/gr8-3/hillary/winterhistory.html
Extractions: History of the Winter Olympics The first Winter Olympics were first called the International Winter Sports week and only consisted of five events, nordic skiing, speed skating, figure skating, ice hockey, and bobsledding. The Modern Olympics Founder, Baron Pierre se Coubertin made objections to a winter olympics, however complaints from him would be overridden as the first Olympic Winter Games started in Charminoix, France. The 16-nation field was dominated by the Scandinavian countries. They were expected to win many medals in the winter sports. Norway won 27 of the 43 medals combined which included all the nordic events and four of the five speed skating events. Although the Scandinavians were the heavy favorites for medals AMerican Charles Jewtraw won the first event in the games in 500 meters, a huge upset. Perhaps the most memorable moment was the bronze medal awarded the American ski jumper Anders Haugen. However due to a scoring error he didn't recieve his medal until 1974. The 1928 olympics opened in St. Moritz. The only good thing about these Olympics was that Sonja Henie of Norway won three gold medals and Gillis Grafstrom of Sweden set his third straight victory in the Winter Games. The warm weather of these games destroyed the bobsledding courses and cross-country skiing runs slowing them. The 10,000 meter speed skating race was cancelled due to the slush left on the rink. The 1932 were held in Lake Placid. American speed-skater Irving Jaffee set a record for the 10,000-meter and won gold just to lose it when the event was cancelled because of thawing conditions. There were again five skating races and for the first time in Olympic History they were run as races instead of an ice event.
Winter Olympic Games 1998 The olympic games in Nagano included 5 speed skating events for men and 5 that will made this one of the most difficult tracks in olympic history. http://www.damoon.net/dead/JapanOlym.html
Extractions: Graphic by: Shoichi Shiomi Winter Olympic Games 1998 Snowboarding . The last international games of the century featured competitors from about 80 different countries. There are many exciting sports to watch at the Winter Olympic Games. Extensive sports coverage was available via the Internet and traditional media sources. The various competitions were held from February 7, 1998 to February 21, 1998. A quick overview of the some of the sporting events that were featured at the Olympic Games is presented here. There are many great other sources of information that can expand on what is provided here. musical scores and create a kind of ice ballet. The four Olympic Figure Skating events include the Ladies Singles, the Men's Singles, Pairs or Doubles, and Ice Dancing. Singles and Doubles have two distinct forums which are the Short Program and Free Skating. The Short Program is designed to demonstrate a specific set of skating talents . During Free Skating competition, the Olympic skaters perform to music and are allowed to create a more freeform routine. Ice Dancing provides a sequenced dance on ice that is similar to ballroom dancing performed by a pair of skaters. Olympic Figure skating is an event that draws a large audience from around the world. There are six types of Alpine Skiing events at the Olympic Winter Games. These Alpine Skiing events are Downhill Racing, Slalom, the Giant Slalom, Super Giant Slalom, and Alpine Combination. Downhill Racing is the fastest and most exciting event featured at the Winter Olympic Games. The Slalom, the Giant Slalom, and Super Giant Slalom requires skiers to maneuver skillfully and through a series of gates (poles with flags). These skiing events are the most traditional competitions of the Winter Olympic games.
A Basic Guide To Speed Skating speed skating in olympic history. 1, (11). Long Track and Short Track. 1, (2).Origins of the Sport. 3, (1) olympic and speed skating Organizations http://www.thattechnicalbookstore.com/b1580000878.htm
Extractions: A Basic Guide to Speed Skating Format Paperback Subject ISBN/SKU Author Us Olympic Committee (EDT) Publisher Client Distribution Services Publish Date January 2002 Add to cart Price Your Price $8.95 You save $1.00 Ships from our store in 14 - 21 business days More delivery info here Table of Contents Acknowledgments iii The United States Olympic Committee iv Welcome to the Olympic Sports Series v An Athlete's Creed viii Speed Skating in Olympic History Long Track and Short Track Origins of the Sport Early Olympic Events The Growth Years Indoor Long Track Skating Ovals U.S. Medalists and Facilities Salt Lake City, 2002 Stars of Today Long Track Short Track Speed Skating Competitions Grassroots Competition Elite Competition Spectator Tips Getting Involved Finding a Club Switching from Another Sport A Broad Base of Competition State Games Challenged Athletes Volunteers Speed Skating Associations Other Sports Associations Organizing Committees Sports Organizations for Athletes with Disabilities 400-meter Speed Skating Ovals in the United States Skating Fundamentals The Basic Position Weight Shifting Stroking Arm Swing Crossovers Stopping Skates Getting a Good Fit Rent or Buy?
Extractions: February 8, 2005 GOVERNOR: NY TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF OLYMPIC SPIRIT IN LAKE PLACID Celebration Kicks Off This Weekend With Olympic-Themed Parties, Sports Clinics and More Linda Fratianne Visits Empire State Plaza to Highlight 1980 Winter Olympics Silver Jubilee Governor George E. Pataki today joined champion figure skater and 1980 Olympic Silver Medalist Linda Fratianne and officials from the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and Citizens Bank at the Empire State Plaza in Albany to highlight plans for the upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebration of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid February 11th through the 27th. Click here for large scale picture In anticipation of the upcoming celebration, Fratianne, a four-time United States champion, two-time World Champion, and Olympic Silver Medalist, put on a short skating performance for the public at the Empire State Plaza Ice Rink. "In 1980, Lake Placid captured the hearts and minds of millions of sports fans around the world as New York played host to some of the greatest sports achievements of the 20th century," Governor Pataki said. "Over the years we've continued to build on our Olympic legacy by making smart investments in Lake Placid that continue to attract world-class athletes and sporting competitions from around the globe. I invite everyone to join us this month as we celebrate 25 years of Olympic spirit and once again showcase for the world the first-class hospitality and outstanding recreational opportunities that Lake Placid and New York State have to offer."
Burlington Free Press - Living Outside World premiere, Lake Placid An olympic history, 730 pm, Lake Placid Center Be A speed Skater Time Trials, 10 amnoon, olympic speed skating Oval. http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/specialnews/outside/270.htm
Nbc6.net - Olympics speed skating Oval Torino Feb. 1116, 18-19, 22-22, 24-25, Ski Jumping Pragelato olympic history US Athlete Biographies. olympics Survey http://www.nbc6.net/olympics2006/
Case History / Sports / Prismalume/ Petit Ice Arena Yet, speed skating has proven to be America s most successful olympic sport, The center plays host to the US olympic speed skating team for training, http://www.holophane.com/Case/Petit.htm
Extractions: According to Bob Doucette, chairman of the Pettit National Ice Center Committee, speed skating, in the past, has often played the "poor cousin" to the more glamorous sport of figure skating. Yet, speed skating has proven to be America's most successful Olympic sport, with American speed skaters capturing more gold medals than all figure skaters and alpine skiers combined. The Pettit National Ice Center is fashioned after Calgary's Olympic ice track, where several world records have been set, and includes two hockey rinks. The center plays host to the U. S. Olympic Speed Skating team for training, and is also being utilized by figure skaters, speed skating clubs and various hockey teams. The facility is also open for recreational use by the general public. This variety of uses called for a multi-level lighting system that could be used in both recreational mode and competition mode, and was capable of providing sufficient footcandles for television. David Gennrich, vice president, Staff Electric Co., Inc., the design/build electrical contractor for the Center, indicated a secondary goal was to use as few fixtures as possible to reduce energy usage and installation costs.
Australian Olympic Committee The organization also expanded its Short Track speed skating program to send a history was created with Australia winning its first gold medals in 66 http://www.olympics.com.au/?pg=owia&spg=history
Canadian Olympic Committee For the speed skating oval, VANOC s venue partner the City of Richmond - has reports are being written on this latest chapter of olympic history. http://www.olympic.ca/EN/newsletters/16e.shtml
Extractions: Our online newsletter features: Canadian Olympic Committee Names Chief Medical Officer and Chief Therapist for Turin 2006 Viva Italia - COC Leads Turin Site Visit COC Hosts Successful Event to Prepare Olympians for Life After Sport Sliding, Skating and Jumping: Designs begin on new venues for the 2010 Winter Games ... "Our day in History"- Athens 2004 final evaluation Dr. McCormack, an orthopaedic surgeon with a specialty in athletic injuries and musculoskeletal trauma, has been involved in sport medicine for over 15 years. He is currently Director of the Simon Fraser Orthopaedic Research office and Head of the Division of Arthroscopy and Athletic Injuries at UBC's Department of Orthopaedics.
Canadian Olympic Committee time in the history of the olympic Games that the biathlon was open to women . The 1998 Men s Short Track speed skating relay team of Marc Gagnon of http://www.olympic.ca/EN/organization/news/2004/files/hof_bios.shtml
Extractions: Myriam Bédard of Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec was a 16-year-old Army cadet the first time she was asked to compete as part of a relay team in a local biathlon meet. Although she had never trained for the sport, she agreed, borrowing skis and wadding up tissue to stuff into the toes of too-large boots. It was at this meet that Bédard discovered her passion for biathlon and she took to the sport immediately. Within a year she won the Canadian Junior Biathlon Championship, and was the first Canadian athlete to win a World Cup biathlon event in 1991. She finished that season with a total of six medals, including two gold, and an overall second place finish in the World Cup standings. The 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France marked the first time in the history of the Olympic Games that the biathlon was open to women. Bédard headed up a strong Canadian women's team, winning a bronze medal in the 15 km race, and becoming the first North American athlete ever to win an Olympic medal in a biathlon event. She followed up this medal performance with her first World Championship victory in 1993.
International Institute For Sport And Olympic History and olympic history. The following subject areas are suggested areas of interest Ice skating (figure skating, speed skating); International aspects of http://www.harveyabramsbooks.com/501c3subjects.html
Extractions: Additional subjects may be added at any time by the Board of Directors or suggested by Benefactors. Subjects in BOLD are on the program of the Modern Olympic Games and are the primary areas of interest in seeking endowments. Some subjects have links to a more detailed page on that subject to give you more information. Adapted physical education Air Sports Alpine skiing (see skiing) Ancient / Antiquities (Greece, Rome, etc) Aquatics (see Water sports) Archery Architecture (sports stadiums and facilities) Arts (see Sport in Art: coins, medals, posters) Association football (see soccer) Athletic injuries (see sports medicine) Backgammon Baseball Badminton Basketball Biathlon Bibliography Bicycling (see cycling Billiards Biomechanics Blacks in Sport Canoeing, Rowing, Yachting Bobsleigh (see Winter Sports) Bowling Boxing Business (see Sport and Business) Canoeing Cars and car racing (See Automobiles) Cards Checkers Cheerleading Chess Children and Physical Education Coaching (19th century) College Athletics Cricket Croquet Curling Cycling Dance Diving (See Dressage (See Equestrian Sports Drugs and sport (See Sports medicine) Equestrian Sports Exercise Facilities (see sports stadiums and facilities) Falconry Fencing Field Hockey Figure skating (see Skating) Fitness (See Physical Fitness) Football (American) Football (British, see Soccer)
GOVERNOR: NY TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF OLYMPIC SPIRIT IN LAKE PLACID Over the years weve continued to build on our olympic legacy by making smart skating oval where speed skater Eric Heiden made history by capturing an http://www.nylovesbiz.com/press/press_display.asp?id=535
Olympics - EnchantedLearning.com history of the olympic Flame flame The tradition of the olympic flame began in the Winter olympics include ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, http://www.enchantedlearning.com/olympics/
Extractions: Athens, Greece, will host the 2004 Summer Olympics. For information on Greece, click here . For a page on Greece's flag, click here The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad are being held in Athens, Greece. The opening ceremonies are on August 13, 2004. The closing ceremonies are on Sunday, August 29, 2004. The Ancient Olympics The ancient Greeks dedicated the Olympic Games to the god Zeus. The original games were held on the plain of Olympia in Peloponnesos, Greece. The Greeks held the first Olympic games in the year 776 BC (over 2700 years ago), and had only one event, a sprint (a short run that was called the "stade"). The race was run by men who competed in the nude. A wreath of olive branches was placed on the winner's head (in Greek, this is called a kotinos). The olive tree was the sacred tree of Athens, Greece. Women were neither allowed to compete in the games nor to watch them, because the games were dedicated to Zeus and were therefore meant for men.
2002 Winter Olympics - Winter Olympics History Winter olympics history. Salt Lake City Campaign Sarajevo olympic Winter Games.SLOC Project Manager for speed skating Nick Thometz competed in his http://www.utah.com/olympics/history.htm
Extractions: Salt Lake City competes against Anchorage, Alaska; Reno, Nevada; and Lake Placid, New York, to become the USOC's candidate city for the 1992 and 1994 Olympic Winter Games. Anchorage is chosen the USA candidate but loses to Albertville, France for the 1992 Games and to Lillehammer, Norway for the 1994 Games.
CBC.ca - Athens 2004 - History 1988 Seoul A history of the 1988 Seoul olympics. Canadian athlete to win Summer andWinter olympic medals Clara Hughes, Cycling (2 bronze, 1996) and speed skating http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/1988.html
Speed Skating - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia history. origins in ao Netherlands; founding of ISU (IEV); development of thecompetitions. speed skating is a Winter olympic Games medal sport. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_skating
Extractions: Gaetan Boucher training for the 1976 Olympics Speed skating or speedskating is a form of ice skating in which the competitors attempt to travel a certain distance over the ice as quickly as possible. Related sports are short track speed skating and inline speed skating edit Speed skating is a Winter Olympic Games medal sport. The sport was revolutionized in the 1990s with the introduction of clap skates which can reduce lap times by a second. edit Speed skating is currently conducted on outdoor or indoor ovals, often with artificially frozen ice. For the Olympic Games, rules demand a closed (indoor) oval-shaped track. According to the rules of the International Skating Union All races are held in pairs, for which two lanes on the track are used. Skaters wear bands around their upper arm to identify which lane they started in. The colors are white for inner lane and red for outer lane. At the back straight, the skaters switch lanes which causes them both to cover the same distance per lap. Occasionally, quartet starts are used to allow more skaters to start in a shorter time. This involves having two pairs of skaters in the lanes at the same time, but with the second pair starting when the first have completed approximately half of the first lap. The skaters in the second pair will then wear yellow and blue arm bands instead of the usual white/red.
Online NewsHour: Olympic Mettle -- February 9, 1998 That same year Eric Heiden won all five mens speed skating events, And forthe first time in the history of the olympic games snow boarding is an http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/sports/jan-june98/olympics_2-9a.html
Extractions: The NewsHour's panel of historians examine the history of the Olympics Browse the NewsHour's sports coverage. OUTSIDE LINKS: The official homepage for of the 1998 Winter Games. Yahoo! 's coverage of the winter games. ELIZABETH FARNSWORTH: The great bell at Zenkoji Temple in Nagano opened this years Winter Olympics. The temple is more than 1300 years old. According to legend, it was built to house the first image of Buddha brought to Japan. This town and its jagged mountain peaks form one of the largest ski areas in Japan. Close to 3,000 athletes from 72 countries are here for this years games. The Winter Olympics have brought together some of the worlds finest athletes since 1924, when the first official games were held in Chamonix, France. The games have survived two world wars, terrorism, and political boycotts. The triumphs and losses have become part of each participating nations collective history. Olympic Memories.
