http://www.speedskating-online.com News and background stories http://www.speedskating-online.com/lucasmakowksyfeb2010.htm So far, it has been a great season for Lucas Makowsky. He raced to his first individual World Cup medal, in the 1500m in Hamar, after which he went on to qualify for the Olympic 1500m and 5000m by finishing first in both distances at the Canadian Single Distances Championships/Olympic Trials in Calgary. On top of that, he continuously managed to improve his personal best times in the 1500m as well as the 5000m over the past few months. With the Olympics just around the corner, Makowsky talks about his season so far and reflects on how he is looking forward to what will be his first Olympic Games. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:08:59 GMT http://www.speedskating-online.com/apps/videos/videos/show/6886861-hughes-flag-bearer-for-canada-s-olympic-team This week's video shows a TSN special about speedskater Clara Hughes, who has been named the flag-bearer for Canada's Olympic team. She will lead the procession of athletes and officials into B-C Place during the Feb. 12 opening ceremonies. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:06:10 GMT http://www.speedskating-online.com/apps/videos/videos/show/6766910-richmond-shows-olympic-ice-venue This week's video shows a preview of the Olympic skating venue in Richmond ahead of the 2010 winter games. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:05:38 GMT http://www.speedskating-online.com/kyleparrottjan2010.htm After qualifying for three Olympic distances by skating to bronze medals in the 500m, 1000m and 1500m at the Canadian Single Distances Championships and Olympic Trials, Kyle Parrott will be busy at what will be his first Olympics. Especially his 1500m qualification may have come as a surprise, possibly to himself included, since its not a distance he frequently races. Moreover, he had been sick ever since before his 1000m at the Olympic Trials, and consequently was not planning on racing it in the first place. However, by skating the 1500m after all and qualifying, he not only did himself a favor, but he also helped out teammate and friend Jamie Gregg. With the Olympics only a few weeks away, Parrott reflects on his season thus far and looks forward to the most important event of the season, that will take place just minutes from his condo in Richmond. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:30:49 GMT http://www.speedskating-online.com/news.htm Today, Sang-Hwa Lee and Kyou-Hyuk Lee were crowned world champions at the World Sprint Championships in Obihiro. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:36:10 GMT http://www.speedskating-online.com/newsjanuary2010.htm After the first day of the World Sprint Championships in Obihiro, Japan, Sang-Hwa Lee and Kyou-Hyuk Lee are taking the overall lead. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:53:24 GMT http://www.speedskating-online.com/news.htm Today, Sven Kramer was crowned European Champion for a record-breaking fourth time in a row after finishing second in the 1500m and first in the 10k. Martina Sablikova finished first overall on the womens side with a bronze medal in the 1500m and a gold one in the 5000m. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:24:51 GMT http://www.speedskating-online.com/news.htm After the last races on the first day of the European All-round Championships Martina Sablikova and Sven Kramer are taking the lead with strong performances in respectively the 3000m and 5000m. Sat, 9 Jan 2010 18:51:10 GMT