February 14, 2010—Richmond, British Columbia   Just six weeks ago, U.S. long track speedskater Nancy Swider-Peltz, Jr. (Wheaton, IL) changed her boots, her blades and her technique. She said it was a leap of faith to trust her coach with such drastic changes just weeks before the Olympics. But Swider-Peltz believes it paid off today during her debut Olympic event: the Ladies 3000m.   Swider-Peltz, racing Renate Groenewold (NED) in the eighth pair, won her race and took the le ... READ MORE

February 13, 2010—Vancouver, British Columbia   Apolo Anton Ohno (Seattle, WA) became the most decorated male in U.S. Winter Olympic history by winning a silver medal in the Men’s 1500m event, bringing his total Olympic medal count to six. The short track speedskater breezed through his first two races, landing in the A final with teammate J.R. Celski (Federal Way, WA).   Battling against three Korean and two Chinese skaters, Ohno crossed the finish line in second plac ... READ MORE

February 13, 2010—Richmond, British Columbia   A new Olympic record was set during the Men’s 5000m event at the Richmond Olympic Oval when Sven Kramer (NED) and Olympic medalist Shani Davis (Chicago, IL) took the ice together in the 11th pairing of the long track speedskating event. But is was Kramer, not Davis, crossing the finish line with a record-breaking time of 6:14.60. His record time held through the remaining pairs, giving Kramer the gold. The original Olympic record ... READ MORE

February 13, 2010—Richmond, British Columbia   Tomorrow marks the first Olympic appearance of two U.S. long track speedskating athletes. Jilleanne Rookard (Woodhaven, MI) and Nancy Swider-Peltz, Jr. (Wheaton, IL) will compete with teammate and four-time Olympian Catherine Raney Norman (Elm Grove, WI) during the Ladies 3000m at the Richmond Olympic Oval.   Raney is ranked 12th in World Cup ranking going into the competition and is gearing up for the endurance race. “I&rs ... READ MORE

February 12, 2010—Vancouver, British Columbia As short track speedskating events begin tomorrow, all eyes will be on Apolo Anton Ohno (Seattle, WA) who is poised to become the most decorated male U.S. Winter Olympian with just one more medal performance. During the opening day of competition, Ohno joins with first time Olympians Jordan Malone (Denton, TX) and J.R. Celski (Federal Way, WA) in the Men’s 1500m. The race will also mark Celski’s return to international compe ... READ MORE

J.R. Celski is a 24 Hour Fitness athlete. Watching this spot, you have to admire his progress since his injury at the Olympic Trials. https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&send_id=818006070&email=8dc54513742c7251e0594858702adfd6

The massive snowstorm that crippled the Washington D.C. area over the weekend had threatened to delay the start of American Cup III - Short Track in Dale City, Virginia.  Incredibly by the time the warmups began on Saturday morning the skaters had all braved the snow and were at the Prince William Ice Center ready to race.  The men were about five minutes into their warm up at around 9:50am when a large bang was heard behind the coaches box.  The coaches turned around to see that ... READ MORE

American Cup III Short Track in Dale City, VA has been cancelled due to structural damage at the venue.  

Races are cancelled for Saturday due to structural damage at the venue.  There is a meeting at noon for all participants at the Country Inn and Suites located at 2621 Prince William Parkway.

February 3, 2010—Vancouver, British Columbia   U.S. long track speedskaters stepped on the ice at the Richmond Olympic Oval for their first training session in preparation for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The team arrived in Vancouver yesterday and was ready to skate on Olympic ice.   “This past month since Olympic trials I focused more on preparing and training,” said Rebekah Bradford (Apple Valley, MN). “I haven't really celebrated the fact that I will b ... READ MORE