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The long and short of it? South Koreans love their speed skating
The South Koreans found success early in the sport and haven't looked back. The short track speed skaters are national sports heroes and the subject of great pride.
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U.S. Women snap drought
U.S. women win bronze, end speedskating skid
The U.S. women finally won a long-track speedskating medal at the Pyeongchang Olympics, ending a drought for the women dating to the 2002 Salt Lake City Games.
Olympic Sports
Japan, Norway dethrone Dutch in team pursuit
Japan and Norway dethroned the Netherlands in the team pursuit Wednesday and restored a semblance of balance in Olympic speedskating at the Gangneung Oval.
Short-Track Speedskating
'I get knocked down, but I get up again' -- Elise Christie targets Beijing 2022
There was to be no fairytale ending to Elise Christie's Olympic nightmare in Pyeongchang. But as she departs with only an injured ankle to show for her efforts, she already has her sights set on a fourth Games in four years' time.
Speedskating
Kodaira wins Olympic 500 speedskating gold
Nao Kodaira burst off the line, furiously pumping her arms and legs to build up speed. She shot around the oval in a blur and crossed the finish line, the 500-meter Olympic speedskating gold medal easily in hand.
Speedskating
Erin Jackson trained as a speedskater for four months. Now she's an Olympian
After a mere four months of training as a speedskater, Erin Jackson somehow beat out veteran racers for a spot on Team USA. Can she now shock the world in Pyeongchang?
Jackson takes the ice to pursue Olympic dream
U.S. speedskater Erin Jackson switched from inline to ice only a few months ago, but now she's preparing to compete at the Winter Olympics.
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Speedskating
Bloemen ends Dutch dominance in record time
Ted-Jan Bloemen, the Canadian speedskater who was born in the Netherlands but moved to Canada four years ago, won the 10,000 meters Thursday in an Olympic record time.
Elise Christie
Christie buoyed by Ennis, Holmes messages
Elise Christie heads into Saturday's 1,500 metre short track speed skating competition buoyed by messages from two Olympic gold medal-winners and says she has a "fearless" attitude as looks to bounce back from Tuesday's disappointment.
Christie's redemption dream comes crashing down; now, for the rebuild
This time was supposed to be different. Four years on from heartache in Sochi, Elise Christie was again left in tears after a dramatic crash in the 500m final. Now for the hard part: going again in her two remaining events.
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Ter Mors sets record for 1,000 gold; Bowe 4th
Speedskater Jorien ter Mors set an Olympic record to win the 1,000 meters Wednesday night, earning a fifth gold medal for the Netherlands in as many events.
Short-Track Speedskating
The best ticket at the Pyeongchang Games? It's at the short track
Short-track speedskating's popularity in South Korea is nothing new. But Gangneung Ice Arena is proving to be the mecca of these Games. You come for the celebration and get a bit of religion too.
Speedskating
The unusual tie that binds two U.S. Olympians
Their latest Olympic quests began in controversy, and for Americans Erin Hamlin and Shani Davis, the competition itself has not gone much better.
Speedskating
U.S. speedskaters hoping to avoid shutout
U.S. speedskaters have yet to get on the podium at the Pyeongchang Olympics, and they have only six events remaining to avoid a shutout.
Speedskating
Nuis keeps Dutch speedskaters good as gold
Four races, four gold medals for the Dutch speedskaters as Kjeld Nuis earned the latest on Tuesday, setting off at a blistering pace and sweeping past the early target of teammate Patrick Roest to win the men's 1,500 meters.
Speedskating
A couple of Nicks and a few Susans are hoping to help U.S. Speedskating
The deadlines were moved up, with revolutionary fabric used and tested in wind tunnels. These suits are looking to give the American skaters an edge -- and at the very least, make them comfortable.
Olympic Sports
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Speedskating
Speedskater banned in 1st Games doping case
Officials say Japanese short-track speedskater Kei Saito has tested positive for acetalozamide, a diuretic that is also a masking agent which can disguise the use of other banned substances.
Women's 5,000 Final
Kramer slides in for 3rd straight Olympic gold
Sven Kramer won the 5,000 meters at the Pyeongchang Olympics on Sunday for his third straight gold medal over the distance, becoming the first man to achieve that streak.
Olympic Sports
Who and what to watch for in Pyeongchang
So many athletes and events to follow in the Olympics ... Where to start? We've got you covered. Here are the biggest names and biggest storylines playing out in South Korea -- and when you can catch them.
Olympic Sports
The Undefeated
Black American athletes competing at Winter Olympics
Eight of the 11 U.S. men and women are first-time qualifiers.
Medal Tracker
Total Medal Leaders
- 39
NOR - 31
GER - 29
CAN
- Gold14NORGER
14 CAN11 - Silver14NORGER
10 CAN8 - Bronze11NORCAN
10 
OAR9
Total Medal Leaders
- 5Bjørgen
- 4
Kalla - 4Nilsson
- Gold3Klæbo
Fourcade3 Bjørgen2 - Silver3KallaBolshunov
3 Nilsson2 - Bronze2BjørgenJohansson
2 Bescond2
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Khabib Nurmagomedov working to make MMA an Olympic sport
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said getting MMA in the Olympics will be "one of my biggest tasks for the next couple of years."
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Rafer Johnson, 1960 Olympic decathlon champion, dies at 86
Rafer Johnson, who won the decathlon at the 1960 Rome Olympics and helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy's assassin in 1968, died Wednesday at age 86.
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Mikaela Shiffrin skips World Cup speed races in Switzerland
Mikaela Shiffrin will skip World Cup races in Switzerland this weekend after missing training time in speed events during the coronavirus pandemic, the United States ski team said Tuesday.
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Parkour group urges IOC to reject its sport for 2024 Paris Olympics
Organizers of the sport of parkour urged the IOC on Tuesday to reject adding the obstacle-course-style street-running event to the 2024 Paris Olympics because of a dispute with the governing body of gymnastics.
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IOC confirms Thomas Bach only candidate for presidency
Thomas Bach will have no opponents for his reelection as president in a vote scheduled in March, the International Olympic Committee says.
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Avinash Sable looks to push himself more after surprising half marathon success
Avinash Sable had only been treating the Delhi half marathon as an afterthought, but he ended up breaking the national record.
