February 21, 2010—Richmond, B.C.   After putting in super performances in their 500m and 1000m events, Heather Richardson (High Point, NC) and Jen Rodriguez (Miami, FL) struggled in their Ladies 1500m races at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Finishing in 16th place with a time of 1:59.56, Richardson said, “I’ve had two top 10 finishes and this wasn’t really a bad race. . .I’m happy with it.”   Rodriguez, the current American record holder for this dis ... READ MORE

February 20, 2010—Richmond, B.C.   For the second Olympic Games in a row, U.S. long track speedskater Shani Davis (Chicago, IL) brought home the silver. It was Mark Tuitert (NED) foiling Davis’s second chance for gold when Tuitert put in the performance of his life to skate away with the top medal in a time of 1:45.57. Davis’s time of 1:46.10 left him in second place next to Havard Bokko (NOR) who took the third-place position.   This medal makes Davis the only U. ... READ MORE

The Men’s 1500m event will be a defining moment for Olympic medalist Chad Hedrick (Spring, TX). Two years ago, Hedrick set a goal to earn a gold medal at this event and he’s dedicated his life to accomplishing that goal. During tomorrow’s event at the Richmond Olympic Oval, Hedrick will face some tough competitors, including teammate Shani Davis (Chicago, IL).   Of the last five World Cups, Davis has brought home gold four times in the 1500m and currently holds the world ... READ MORE

Four-time Olympian Jen Rodriguez (Miami, FL) led the U.S. ladies at the 1000m event at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Rodriguez skated to a 7th place finish with a time of 1:17.08. Rodriguez took the lead after her race against Anna Friesinger-Postma (GER) and her time held up until Netherland skater Laurine van Riessen (NED) finished with a time of 1:16.72. Riessen finished in third behind gold-medal winner Christine Nesbitt (CAN) and second-place skater and teammate Annette Gerritsen (NED).   ... READ MORE

http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?S= 12000011 Charlottesville Speedskater Eyeing 2014 Games Posted: Feb 17, 2010 3:33 PM EST Updated: Feb 17, 2010 4:29 PM EST Featured Videos   Charlottesville Speed Skater Eyeing 2014 Games Link: Landon Hatfield's Blog Link: Virginia Speedskating Club A lot of young athletes are inspired by the skiers and skaters they see on the Olympics. For one Charlottesvil ... READ MORE

February 17, 2010—Richmond, British Columbia   For the first time ever, a U.S. speedskater has won back-to-back gold medals in the Men’s 1000m. Gold medalist Shani Davis (Chicago, IL) defended his title at the Richmond Olympic Oval against some tough competitors.   “If you want it you have to fight for it and earn it. I’m very proud,” Davis said. “The only pressure on me is the pressure I allow to be put on me. This one meant so much.  ... READ MORE

Due to the cancellation of American Cup III-Short Track in Dale City, VA, US Speedskating will take the following actions:   1.         Any skater that was registered for American Cup III-Short Track in the Senior Division, and also competed in at least one other event in the Senior Division of the 2009-10 Short Track American Cup Racing Series shall be eligible to compete at the 2010 American Cup Final-Short Track.  The following events are considered a pa ... READ MORE

February 16, 2010—Richmond, British Columbia   After only being on the ice for a little over two years, former inline skater Heather Richardson (High Point, NC) wowed the crowd and surprised herself with a great finish in her 500m event at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The long track speedskater raced to a sixth place finish in the event that was won by Korea’s Sang-Hwa Lee.   “I was shooting for top 15 so sixth is amazing,” Richardson said. “It’s m ... READ MORE

February 15, 2010—Richmond, British Columbia   At the conclusion of the Men’s 500m long track speedskating event, it just wasn’t Tucker Fredricks’ day. After a disappointing first race that included a misstep at the start and a slip in the first turn, Fredricks’ finished his 500m races ranked in 12th place with a combined time of 70.35.   “I had a few big mistakes in the first race that I couldn’t come back from,” Fredricks said. &ldq ... READ MORE

February 14, 2010—Richmond, British Columbia   U.S. Olympians Tucker Fredricks (Janesville, WI), Nick Pearson (West Allis, WI) and Shani Davis (Chicago, IL), along with Mitch Whitmore (Waukesha, WI) making his Olympic debut, start off the sprint speedskating races tomorrow at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Skating the 500m, these long track athletes will be skating 1.25 laps around the oval as fast as possible.   The Olympic record to break (34.42) was set by U.S. Olympic gold me ... READ MORE