Speed skating is an exciting, fast-paced sport that's exhilarating—whether you're an athlete or a spectator. And every four years, the world can watch the best speed skaters compete in the Winter ...

BEIJING, China — Many sports in the Winter Olympics come with some seriously cool (or weird) gear. While everything has a purpose, some equipment leaves fans with questions -- like speed skaters' ...

Speed skating is an Olympic sport that requires tremendous amounts of explosivity, balance and endurance. There are a total of 14 different events for both men and women that range in distance.

Ever wonder why speed skaters are wearing glasses or goggles when they are some of the few sports in the Winter Olympics that do not have to do deal with the elements? Speed skating, as it states in ...