The biggest difference between the two is how the races are run. Speed skating, or long track, is a race against the clock. Skaters compete in pairs on a large 400-meter oval, which is the same size ...

The most decorated short track speedskater in Olympic history will be looking to add to her impressive medal tally in front of a home crowd at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Here’s what to know about ...

Short track has provided Winter Olympic thrills since 1988, when the sport made its debut as a demonstration sport. In short track, athletes race against each other around an oval measuring just ...

Short track in Milan continues Wednesday, Feb. 18, with two finals: the men's 500m and the women's 3000m relay. Skaters are ...

WASHINGTON — While short track speed skating and speed skating may look similar at first glance, they are run very differently. Here’s what to know about the key differences, according to Olympic ...

Speed skating, or long track, is a race against the clock. Skaters compete in pairs on a large 400-meter oval, which is the same size as an outdoor track. While two athletes skate at the same time, ...