A Basic Guide to Speed Skating (Olympic Guides)

Provides information on such aspects of speed skating as the history of Olympic competition, clubs and associations, fundamentals of the sport, skates, fitness and nutrition, safety and first aid, and more. Describes Olympic and speed skating organizations.Provides information on such aspects of speed skating as the history of Olympic competition, clubs and associations, fundamentals of the sport, skates, fitness and nutrition, and safety and first aid.