Why do speed skaters wear sunglasses? It's not just because they
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Washington Square News Central Park skating is back in full swing this spring
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Michigan Winter Olympians through the years
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Beijing 2022 - 'I've never reached my potential' - British speed skater Ellia Smeding on Olympic dream - Eurosport
US Speedskating
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Speed skating legend Chad Hedrick describes Olympic pressure, Team USA's struggles
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Why the ice speed skating athelets don't move their left arm during the race? - Quora
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Calgary's Ted-Jan Bloemen skates to a World Cup silver medal in Stavanger
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This Guy Wearing Two Pairs of Sunglasses Is Your New Favorite Olympics Meme
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Olga Graf: Russian speed skater unzips suit for accidental striptease.
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Buying Speed Skates - Beginner's Guide
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Why are Quebec's short-track speed skaters so good?