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Speed skating is a winter sport, part of ice skating. The sport is governed internationally by Asian Skating Union. It has featured at the Olympic Games since 1924 (25 editions). Wikidata lists 4 disciplines or variants under it.
Part ofIce skating
TypeWinter sports
PractitionersSpeed skater, Speed skating trainer
Governing bodyAsian Skating Union, International Skating Union (ISU), World Skating Federation
Olympic statusOn the programme · since 1924
Family tree
Disciplines and variants
4
Olympic Games
Olympic history
Editions where Speed skating or one of its disciplines was on the programme. Filled boxes mark the sport itself, outlined ones its disciplines; the small number is the count of medal events where recorded.
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Youth Olympic Games | 2 | 2020 | 2024 | 2020, 2024 |
| World Games | 1 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| European Youth Olympic Festival | 1 | 2001 | 2001 | 2001 |
| Pan American Games | 1 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Winter World University Games | 1 | 1972 | 1972 | 1972 |
| Asian Winter Games | 1 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
World level
World championships
| Championship | Organiser | First held | Every | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Single Distance Championships for Men | 1996 | — | — | |
| World Single Distance Championships for Women | 1996 | — | — | |
| World Junior Speed Skating Championships | International Skating Union (ISU) | — | — | 2 |
| World Single Distance Championships | International Skating Union (ISU) | — | — | 22 |
Editions — seasons or tournaments recorded as separate entries in Wikidata.Nothing found — try another filter.
Governance
Governing bodies
What you need
Equipment and playing area
Equipment