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The United States team pursuit team set a world record during Saturday's action at the ISU World Cup event at the Olympic Oval in Kearns, Utah. Photo courtesy Utah Olympic Foundation

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For US Speedskating, There’s No Place Like Home

When the Salt Lake City region was invited into targeted dialogue for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the assembled crowd at Salt Lake City Hall included US Speedskating Executive Director Ted Morris, who like everybody that day was already thinking about the planning process. “We have a 10-year runway to get people excited […]

Posted On : January 30, 2024 By : Matt Traub

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US Speedskating Partners With HotelPlanner

US Speedskating and HotelPlanner, a travel technology company and hotel booking platform, have announced a partnership that will offer the national governing body and its fans discounted hotel stays to attend events and for personal travel. “We’re pleased to partner with HotelPlanner to provide discount accommodations and group travel expertise to our entire organization, including […]

Posted On : September 29, 2023 By : Justin Shaw

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Maame Biney is Done Being Comfortable — And Ready for the Olympic Spotlight

After cruising to victory in the women’s 500 meters, a visibly relieved and emotional Maame Biney met the assembled media at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for short-track speedskating. “I’m super excited to be racing again,” said Biney that December afternoon at the Olympic Oval in Kearns, Utah, having had an injury in the early […]

Posted On : February 2, 2022 By : Matt Traub

A visitor to the Shougang Park walks past the a sculpture for the Beijing Winter Olympics in Beijing on November 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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IOC Confirms Beijing Games Will Not Be Postponed

After two countries earlier this week raised the issue of whether the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing would be postponed, the International Olympic Committee, has made it clear that the Games will go on as scheduled. The Swiss Olympic committee said the IOC, during a video conference call on Wednesday, gave assurances about […]

Posted On : January 6, 2022 By : Matt Traub

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Milwaukee to Host 2022 U.S. Olympic Team Trials For Long Track Speedskating

US Speedskating has selected the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee as the site for the 2022 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Long Track Speedskating starting January 5, 2022. The trials will last through January 9 and will determine the U.S. Olympic Long Track Speedskating Team for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. Ticket […]

Posted On : May 12, 2021 By : Matt Traub

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