It’s not for nothing that speed skating is called a sport for the strong and resilient. Willpower and the ability to concentrate are an excellent reward that every athlete receives. The ancient Cimmerians were the first to discover the benefits of ice skates. The peculiarities of modern skating competitions conceal many secrets that attract beginners.
Speed skating - what is it?
Speed skating is a sport in which the participant must complete a distance lap faster than others. Requires experience, an excellent sense of balance, the ability to calculate the speed of an opponent and correctly assess your capabilities. The first ice skating competitions were held in the winter of 1763 in England. gold medal Mr. Lamb deservedly won the championship.
The first records appeared in 1890, but it took about another hundred years to prepare participants for major competitions. Women's world championships appeared in 1936, and European ones in 1970, at the same time everyone learned about the world championships in sprint all-around. And already at the beginning of the 21st century, a team pursuit race was announced.
Short track and speed skating - differences
Speed skating and short track speed skating are separated, the latter translated meaning “short track”. Short track is a speed skating race competed at large stadiums. He recently became Olympic, leadership at at the moment reserved for Asian countries. What is the difference between short track speed skating and speed skating?
- Different sizes of platforms. For short track speed skating, the track is 111 meters long, the sides are protected by a fence.
- The length of the circle. In short track speed skating it is smaller.
- Short track skates have a different sharpening system, they are very sharp, and the runners are curved to easily fit into turns.
- Speed skaters perform on their own tracks, but short skaters have no division into tracks.
Speed skating rules
Modern speed skating is represented by individual and team competitions. Features of individual competitions:
- speed skaters compete in pairs;
- the race takes place on two tracks;
- All races are held once, only the distance of half a kilometer is held twice.
Team race rules:
- teams compete in “threes”;
- periodically the leading races change;
- the competition is considered completed when the last member of the group crosses the finish line;
- if the participant fell near the finish line, the time of completion of the distance;
- is recorded when his skates have crossed the finishing line.
In both individual and team competitions it is prohibited:
- make a second false start in pairs;
- cut the lines that separate the tracks;
- interfere with your opponent during the exchange of lanes.
Speed skating - pros and cons
According to doctors, speed skating and health are very closely related, and it is especially useful for the physiological development of children. Positive points:
- Improves the functioning of the lungs and blood vessels.
- , helps prevent colds.
- Improves coordination of movements and the ability to navigate in space.
There are much fewer negative points:
- Receiving serious injuries: dislocations and fractures.
- Girls have deformed legs due to overly inflated muscles.
Speed skating - benefits
Ice skating has always been particularly valued for developing an excellent sense of balance in athletes. Both doctors and coaches note the positive impact of speed skating on coordination. It also gives other, no less useful bonuses:
- trains flexibility and agility;
- develops the muscles of the lower body;
- improves the body's resistance to infections;
- gives a great mood, thanks to the production of endorphins, which are called;
- eliminates cellulite, an hour of skating burns up to 500 calories.
Speed skating - contraindications
According to statistics, the phrase “skating – injuries” is the most typical. High speed movements, collisions with opponents, and sliding on ice become the main causes of fractures and dislocations in athletes. Taking these features into account, doctors have formulated a number of contraindications for which speed skating is not recommended:
- joint diseases;
- weak immunity;
- bone deformation;
- diseases of the nervous and vascular system.
Speed skating equipment
An important aspect is good equipment, the main component of which is skates. Experts note that a lot depends on the correctly chosen model, which is why special skates have been developed for ice racing; professionals order shoes for blades separately, based on casts of the feet. To create the best racing suit, aerodynamic studies of various fabrics were carried out and many world-famous manufacturers continue to work on improving their models. From the available arsenal, athletes recommend choosing the following equipment:
- Skates. The best skates for speed skating are valves, in which the blade is fixed with a spring hinge in order to push off harder and develop greater speed.
- Overalls. A speed skating suit is tailored to the figure so that it fits the athlete tightly, but does not restrict movement. Inserts that interfere with the fit are prohibited.
- Speed skating glasses. Several pairs are selected, the color of the lenses depends on the weather: gold-plated for the sun, pink for cloudy weather. There must be a mirror coating that protects the eyes. The best frame is made of thermopolyurethane, the seal is three-layered: hard, dense, soft and thin with microfleece.
Preserved interesting facts about speed skating:
- The Siberians assembled equipment for ice skating from walrus bones, the Kazakhs from horse bones, and the Chinese used bamboo.
- The first tournament is mentioned in the book “Chronicle of the Noble City of London” by monk Stephanius, published in 1174.
- Tsar Peter 1 brought skates for Russians; people adapted them for movement on icy streets.
Speed skating stars
In the Soviet Union, speed skating competitions were first held in 1918, and 5 years later competitions in classical all-around competitions started. Soviet skating runners made their mark for the first time at the 7th Olympics and won 7 prizes. The most outstanding achievements of women:
- The first champion Soviet Union recognized Maria Isakova, who won the world championship three times.
- Lidia Skoblikova received the title of 6-time Olympic champion.
The most outstanding successes of men:
- For the first time, a Soviet athlete won Olympic gold Igor Malkov.
- Skater Nikolay Gulyaev received highest awards European and world championships.
- Honorary titles of world and Olympic champions were awarded at different times Valery Muratov, Sergey Marchuk, Evgeny Kulikov, Tatyana Averina.
Speed skating is one of the modern popular sports. There are different types depending on the distance covered. But general rules and the principles are the same for everyone. Therefore, to understand the issue, it is enough to know what speed skating is.
Speed skating is an Olympic sport. In it, the main goal is to skate a certain distance faster than your opponents. According to modern rules, it is a vicious circle. Two athletes overcome it at the same time, their race is monitored by a group of qualified judges and the time it takes them to complete the race is recorded. The athlete who runs the track faster than the rest is declared the winner of the competition.
History of origin and development
The first written mentions of the appearance of footwear date back to the medieval period. But there is evidence that people were skating as early as 1000 BC.
Therefore, speed skating can rightfully be considered one of the oldest. It first received the status of a competition already in the 18th century. According to historical chronicles, the first rules for holding competitions were established in 1772. But at the same time it was called skating. The name of this sport was invented only later after the rules were written.
Over the next 100 years, speed skating developed in Russia, America and England and basically did not go beyond the borders of these countries. But until 1842, skaters competed exclusively on the ice of open reservoirs, until the first artificial skating rink. And already in 1889, the first international speed skating competitions took place. The winner was the Russian athlete Alexander Panshin. After this, Russia created its own union of speed skaters, and this sport received active development.
Similar things happened all over the world; a International Union speed skaters, competitions of various levels were regularly held. And finally, when creating winter Olympic Games Speed skating has become one of the main competitions.
Speed skating rules
Since the creation of speed skating, its rules have undergone changes several times:
- Only two athletes are on the track at a time.
- The movement proceeds counterclockwise along a circular track.
- After completing the circle, the skaters change lanes. This is done in order to neutralize the advantage of the athlete who runs on the inside of the track.
- While changing lanes, it is strictly forbidden to interfere with your partner; violation of this rule is punishable by disqualification.
- At the start there is a starter judge who monitors the correct start of the race. In case of a false start, the results of the race are canceled and it is re-run; after the third false start, the athlete is disqualified.
- Athletes who showed the same time, according to the results of the race, occupy the same places; a repeated race is unacceptable.
- Three athletes participate in team races, they ride on the inner track.
- Check-in time is fixed according to the last participant.
Speed skating track
The speed skating track has an oval shape with a strip of ice 400 meters long. The straight sections of the track are about 100 meters long, and the turning radius is in various cases 25-26 meters.
On one of the straight sections of the track there is an area for changing lanes between athletes on each lap.
Judging
At all speed skating competitions, compliance with the rules is monitored by a large group of judges, consisting of:
- referee and his assistants;
- a starter with assistants who monitor the start;
- judge recording the finish;
- chronometer, automatic and manual;
- lap counter;
- a transition judge monitoring the change of lanes between athletes;
- judges on the track stand at every turn and monitor compliance with the rules;
- reserve judges;
- an expert monitoring the condition of the ice.
Speed skating competition
At the moment, competitions among speed skaters are held at at different levels every year:
- National Championships.
- World Championships.
- European Championship.
- World Cup.
And once every four years, the most prestigious competitions for speed skaters are held - the Winter Olympic Games.
Short track and speed skating: differences
It arose historically later than speed skating, and for a long time was considered one of its varieties. But recently it separated and is now considered an independent species. In it, athletes also run counterclockwise along an icy track and compete to see who can reach the finish line the fastest. But still, these sports have fundamental differences:
- The length of the track is 111.12 m with a turning radius of 8 m.
- Races are short distance only and there are no long distance races of 5,000m or 10,000m.
- Up to 6 athletes can be on the track at the same time.
- There is no division into tracks. There are also no requirements for the mandatory movement of athletes along the track; they have the right to independently make decisions about how and along what trajectory they should move.
- for short track they are sharpened differently to better fit into the turn. At the same time, they have a fundamentally different design; in them the blade is rigidly fixed.
Speed skating: pros and cons
- development of coordination;
- increasing endurance;
- strengthening immunity;
- improving the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
- girls who are professionally involved in speed skating may experience deformation of their legs due to the heavy load on them;
- traumatic.
Speed skating: benefits
Any type of skating develops a person's sense of balance and coordination, including speed skating. It also helps improve flexibility and dexterity and has health benefits.
Attention! Therefore, this sport is well suited for weak children, it allows them to develop and improve their natural skills.
Speed skating: contraindications
Speed skating is quite traumatic, so doctors do not recommend it for people who have musculoskeletal disorders, bone defects and increased bone fragility.
In addition, it is prohibited for people with weakened immune systems, problems with nervous and cardiovascular system, for joint diseases.
Speed skating equipment
In speed skating, special skates are used - valves. They differ from ordinary ones in that the blade is attached to the boot using a spring hinge and only in the front part. This allows you to increase the skating phase and the athlete. In addition, flap skates give athletes more maneuverability and help them pay more attention to their skating technique.
Boots and blades for them are made separately. Boots should perfectly follow the shape of the leg and fit comfortably on the foot. As a rule, boots are sold unfinished and require thermal adjustment to the shape of the foot. U professional athletes boots are immediately made according to the anatomical features of the feet.
The overalls in which the athlete performs must follow the contours of his body as much as possible in order to improve aerodynamics and increase running speed. Any inserts into the suit that change the shape of the body are strictly prohibited by the rules of speed skating.
In order to protect against injury, it also necessarily includes a helmet made to the shape of the skater’s head, and optional protection for the elbows and shins.
Speed skating stars
Russia
The first outstanding speed skater in Russia was Alexander Panshin. It was he who gave the start to the active development of this sport in our country. Panshin became the first world and Russian champion, and set a world record in the 1500-meter speed skating race at the championship in Prague. After which he began to improve the shape and design of speed skating skates.
Another honored Russian speed skater is Yakov Melnikov. During its active sports activities he set 27 national records, is multiple champion Russia and the world.
The first female speed skater from Russia to achieve outstanding results is Maria Isakova. She held the title of world champion for three years in a row. In 1951 she set a new world record at a distance of 1500 meters. She is the first among Russian athletes took part in international competitions and showed the best results there.
During the first Winter Olympic Games, held in 1956 in Italy, Soviet speed skaters won 4 gold medals. The following athletes received them: Yuri Mikhailov, Evgeniy Grishin, Boris Shilkov. Evgeniy Grishin subsequently became Olympic champion.
In 1984, a 10,000-meter speed skating marathon was held, and for the first time the Soviet athlete Igor Malkov won it.
The leaders of speed skating in modern Russia are Ivan Skobrev and Denis Yuskov.
Ivan put two national records at distances of 5000 and 10000 meters. He became the champion of Russia and the world many times.
Denis Yuskov is a three-time world champion in the 1500 meters, he received two World Cups in 2016 and 2018. He is the current Russian record holder at a distance of 1500 meters. He actively continues to participate in competitions and reach new heights.
Among the world powers in speed skating, the USA, Canada, Japan and the Republic of Korea have achieved success.
For example, Korean Lee Sang-hwa has been the absolute leader in the women's 500 meters for the last few years and holds the world record.
Heather Richardson Bergsma, a native of the United States, set the world record for women at a distance of 1000 meters. Also in 2011, she won the World Cup at this distance. At the same time, she started speed skating at the age of 18, but this did not stop her from achieving high results.
Nao Kodaira is a Japanese speed skater. Conquered silver medal Winter Olympic Games 2018 in the 1000 meter team race and established new record among women at this distance.
Ted-Jan Bloemen competes for the Netherlands and has won the world title three times in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. At the Olympic Games in 2018, he won a silver medal, losing to the Dutch speed skater Sven Kramer.
Sven Kramer is one of the most titled modern speed skaters. He has 19 World Championship medals at individual distances and 9 all-around medals.
Speed skating is one of the leading sports of our time. He raised many famous people. It is prestigious and honorable to engage in it, in addition, playing sports will strengthen the immune system, develop muscle strength, agility and endurance.
Academy of FC and S
Department of Sports Disciplines
ABSTRACT:
"Skating"
Completed:
correspondence student
Group 1 “A” 4, Zhilina E.G.
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Professor Burlakov I.R.
Rostov-on-Don
Introduction
Varieties of speed skating are considered to be winter sports. In many countries of the world adjacent to the Arctic Circle (including Russia), winter sometimes lasts more than six months. In addition, many of its regions in our country are located in the second climate zone, in which the winter months are characterized by snowy and cold winters. Since ancient times, skates have been a means for independent games and competitions; they were used for skating not only on ice, but also on densely packed snow roads. Over time, skates have become one of the powerful means of improving people's health and popular view sports.
In modern conditions, skates are used in running on special skating tracks (open and indoor skating tracks), in figure skating, ice and bandy hockey, short track.
In Russia, skates have long served people as a means of improving health, as well as a powerful means of identifying the strongest in games and entertainment. In recent years, the largest speed skating centers have been created in our country, as in many countries of the world.
The 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi will serve as an impetus for the further development of speed skating in our country.
1. The emergence and development of speed skating sports
It is not known exactly where and when skates were invented. In 1948, six pipits from the early 1st millennium were found in Kazakhstan. And the British Museum exhibited bone skates that were used to skate almost 2 thousand years ago.
The shape of the skates was wide runners, attached with straps to shoes and resembled miniature skis. Over time, skates gradually ceased to be just a form of transport and became more and more a pleasure. (Fig. 1.)
In 1880, Norwegians A. Paulsen and K. Werner came up with the already familiar tubular racing skates. Skating boots appeared, to which skates were first screwed and then firmly riveted. The advent of all-metal skates gave speed skaters the idea of racing on ice tracks. Yes, with early XIX century, speed skating begins to develop in the world.
Speed skating.
Speed skating as a sport began to develop in Holland. Dutch speed skaters from the province of Friesland were the first to hold competitions in 1805, on a segment of 150m. however, from some sources it is known that the first speed skating competitions took place in Great Britain in 1763 and the world's first speed skating club was created in Albion - in Edinburgh in 1742. As a sport, speed skating developed in the second half of the 19th century. The development of speed skating also required the creation of certain organizations; the International Skating Union (ISU) was founded in 1892. Speed skating competitions were held on a closed track (consisting of two straight lines and two turns). Speed skating was included in the program for the first time Winter Olympics 1924 in Chamonix (France).
The appearance and acquaintance with skates in Russia is associated with the name of Emperor Peter I. By order of Peter I, the world's first all-metal skates were manufactured at the Tula Arms Plant, the appearance of which prompted speed skaters to the idea of speed skating competitions. icy paths. The development of speed skating in Russia began in the 19th century. In 1864, the first skating club in Russia was organized in St. Petersburg. The first Russian championship was held in 1889 and the first champion of the country was Alexander Panshin (Fig. 2.)
A. Panshin also won his first victory abroad - in 1868 in Amsterdam he won the title of the strongest speed skater in the world.
Extraordinary events were also held in Russia speed skating competition. In particular, there were ultra-long races along the Rostov - Taganrog route. In 1892, the first speed skaters competed in metric distances in Moscow. Since 1893, World and European Championships among men have been held. Since 1901, women began to participate in speed running competitions in Russia over a distance of 500m. Since 1914, the program of the Russian championships for men has included all distances of the so-called classic all-around - 500, 1500, 5000 and 10000m.
Among world record holders and major winners international competitions in speed running at the beginning of the 20th century there were Russian speed skaters E. Burnov, P. Ippolitov - European champion in 1913, Y. Melnikov, N. Naidenov, N. Sedov, N. Strnnikov - champion of Russia in 1908 - 1910, world and European champion in 1910 - 1911, N. Panin - Kolomenkin - the first Olympic champion of Russia in 1908. The first Soviet world champion among women in 1948 was M. Isakova.
For the first time in history, women began to compete at the Olympic Games in 1960 in Squaw Valley, then our team won 6 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze awards and took 1st place. Since 1970, the world championship in sprint all-around began to be held, where Lyudmila Titova distinguished herself - Olympic champion 1986
After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the appearance of a new state on the world map - Russian Federation There has been a decline not only in speed skating, but also in most other sports. Only at the end of the 20th century did the old traditions in skating begin to be revived.
Short track
Short track is considered to be a special type of speed skating - running on a shortened track of 111 m. How short track speed skating appeared in North America, however, there are two versions of his appearance - Canadian and British. It was in Canada that the world's first national short track championship took place in 1905, and in 1906 championships began to be held in the United States. Short track a relatively young sport. The first presentation of him as Olympic event took place in 1988 in Calgary, and since 1992 this type of speed skating has become full-blooded Olympic discipline.
Fig.1. Skates from different eras
Fig.2. Evolution of skates
Characteristics of speed skating sports
Speed skating
Speed skating competitions are held on a closed track consisting of two straight lines and two turns. The classic length of such a path is 400m. Skaters participating in speed skating competitions run in pairs counterclockwise. For this sport, open skating tracks with natural ice, as well as indoor specialized and ice centers - palaces with an artificial skating track. Distances for men: sprint - 500 and 1000m, all-around - 500,1500,5000 and 10000m. distances for women: sprint - 500 and 1000m, all-around - 500,1500,3000 and 5000m. Each race starts with 2 athletes. Competitors' all-around times are determined on a scale equivalent to 500m and then converted into points.
Short track
Competitions are held on a shorter speed skating track. This feature places specific demands on running technique and tactics. There are two types of races in short track speed skating: individual competitions and relay races for teams of athletes. Men and women compete at the same distances: 500, 1000, 1500 and 3000m. In relay distances for women - 3000m, for men - 5000m.
Classification sports facilities for speed skating
Tracks for speed skating.
The skating rinks have a special 400m long track with a 70m transition. Turning radii are set at 25-26 and 30-32m. Running distances are marked separately for each track - large (external) and small (internal).
Short track areas
For this sport, it is advisable to build special grounds, but the most economical are the already existing 61x30m ice hockey grounds everywhere. The only difference between them is the marking of the ice surface.
4. Speed skating stadiums, tracks for schoolchildren and short track
The competition track is a closed ring 400 or 333.3 m long with two stripes 4-5 cm wide. Inside the oval there is a warm-up track 3-5 m wide, with an internal radius of 25 m.
There is a 1.5-2m wide safety zone around with a protected barrier. There is a passage behind the barrier. The total width of the zone is 2.5-3m.
For speed skating tracks, it is necessary to have rooms for judges, which are located in the area of the finishing line at a height of 2-3 m.
Short track areas
Short track is a type of speed skating, one of the types of speed skating. It involves running on a shortened treadmill.
Conclusion
As you know, our country is located in difficult climatic zones, which are dominated by winter views physical training and sports, the most popular of which are speed skating.
An important feature of speed skating sports is the involvement of young people in these activities. This will significantly strengthen the country’s young generation, which in the future will restore the world-famous traditions of Russian and Soviet athletes in the majority modern species speed skating.
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Literature
.I.R.Burlakov, G.P. Imminent "Specialized facilities for speed skating."
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(Speed skating - English) - a sport in which it is necessary to cover a certain distance on an ice stadium as quickly as possible. vicious circle.
- one of the oldest sports. The most ancient skates discovered by archaeologists belonged to the Chimerians, a nomadic tribe that lived 3,200 years ago in the Northern Black Sea region.
The first officially recorded competition was held in Great Britain in January 1763. The competition was won by Mr. Lamb, who ran the 15 mile course in 46 minutes. In 1742, the world's first skating club was created in Great Britain, and in 1830 - in London and Glasgow. This country was the first in the world to organize a national championship, which took place on December 8, 1879.
The first official world champion is the Dutchman Eden, and the European champion is the Swede Eriksson. Both athletes won these titles in 1893. Records in speed skating began to be recorded in 1890.
The International Skating Union ISU (ISU) was founded in 1892 and unites more than 60 national federations. The program of the Winter Olympic Games has included men since 1924, and men and women since 1960.
In 1889, the first world speed skating championship was held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The International Skating Union declared these competitions professional and held the first one in Amsterdam in 1893. official championship peace among men. Women's World Championships have been held since 1936. The World Sprint All-Around Championships - 500 and 1000 m - have been held since 1972.
European Championships began to be held for men in 1893, and for women in 1970.
IN winter olympic games Speed skating for men has been included since 1924, and competitions for women have also been held since 1960. The championship was played at four distances - 500, 1500, 5000, 10000 meters and in the all-around.
In 1928, competitions at a distance of 10,000 meters were not held, and there was no classification in the all-around total.
The modern program of the Winter Olympic Games includes the passage short distances at 500, 1000 and 1500 meters, and long distances at 3000, 5000 and 10000 meters.
Competitors run in pairs - one on the outer track, the other on the inner track. At every distance from national team 3 athletes can compete. Until 1972, 4 athletes could compete in the 500 and 1500 m distances for men.
Absolute championship in the all-around is not awarded. Only in 1924, the Olympic champion was determined by the sum of places taken in four distances.
Soviet speed skaters first competed at the 7th Winter Olympics in 1956 and won 7 prize medals. The first Soviet world champion was Maria Isakova, she won the world championship three times in a row and won three Olympic medals. In 1957, at the 15th World Women's Championship, held in Imatra (Finland), Soviet athletes won 13 prizes out of a possible 15.
The first Soviet Olympic champion in speed skating marathon was Igor Malkov in Sarajevo (1984). In 1987, the popular speed skater Nikolai Gulyaev won all the highest speed skating awards - he became the European and world champion.
In 1983, sprinter Pavel Pegov discovered new era skating speeds, setting a world record in the 500 meters.
Speed skating, or otherwise speed skating, is one of the traditional winter competitions. The main task of the athlete here is quite simple: the rules say that in order to win he needs to cover the declared competitive distance in a minimum time period. Competitions are held in a closed circle at the ice stadium.
The history of speed skating is one of the longest. Archaeologists date the oldest skates they discovered to the second millennium BC. This artifact belonged to the nomadic tribe of Chimerians, who lived 3,200 years ago in the Northern Black Sea region. The official history of speed skating began in Great Britain with the 18th registered speed skating competition. However, they did not become widespread: as a species sports competition Speed skating in a closed circle began to develop only in the second half of the nineteenth century.
In the late 1880s, the first World Speed Skating Championships took place in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam. The competition acquired official status, and already in 1893, the first official world championship among men was held in the same Amsterdam. Women's Championships Peace began to be carried out only in the twentieth century - since 1936. Sprint all-around events (500 and 1000 meters races) became part of the Championship program even later in 1972. The men's European Championship began to be held in 1893, and the women's championship only in 1970.
In the 19th century, with the beginning of the popularization of speed skating, the International Skating Union appeared. This happened in 1892. Today it unites more than six dozen national federations.
Speed skating in Russia officially began to exist on February 19, 1889. On that day, the very first Russian speed skating championship was held in Moscow. The honorary plaque “famous speed skaters of Russia” was opened by Alexander Panshin, who became the first champion of Russia in the competitions held at the skating rink of the Moscow River Yacht Club. Soviet speed skaters took part in the 7th Winter Olympics in 1956 for the first time. Then they managed to win seven prize medals. Maria Isakova was the first to become one of the world's famous speed skaters: she won the world championship three times in a row, winning three Olympic medals. Soviet victories in speed skating did not end there: in 1957, Soviet athletes, performing at the XV Women's World Championships, held in the Finnish city of Imatra, took almost all the prizes: 13 out of 15 possible. In 1984, in the speed skating marathon, Igor Malkov became the first Soviet Olympic champion at competitions in Sarajevo. And in 1987, Nikolai Gulyaev won all the highest skating awards at the European and World Championships.
The Russian history of speed skating is not so long, but it also makes us happy sporting achievements. At one of the stages of the 2011 Speed Skating World Cup, which took place in the city of Heerenveen, the Netherlands, Russian Ivan Skobrev became the main prize-winner at a distance of 1500 meters.
