speed skating

Presents the skating career of Eric Heiden, the American speedskater who won five gold medals at the 1980 Olympics.

Olympic champion speedskater Bonnie Blair describes her involvement in the sport, the support of her family, and the importance of dedication and balance in competition.

A biography of the speed skater who has won more gold medals than any American woman in the Winter or Summer Olympics.

A biography of the female speed skater who has won five gold medals in the winter Olympics.

Speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, a 2002 Olympic gold-medalist, shares the story of his life growing up with his father in Washington state, and discusses the challenges he faced in becoming a world-class athlete.

A brief overview of the sport of speed skating including its history, equipment, categories of events, and memorable performances by speed skaters at the Olympic games.

Reviews the history of speed skating, describing Olympic events, Olympic champions, and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

An introduction to speed skating that provides information on the sport's rules, equipment, techniques, training, and champions.

Relates the speed skating accomplishments of the winner of five gold medals in three Olympics, the most by any United States female athlete in history.