Long-track speed skating

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/long-track-speed-skating

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the sport classification?Olympic discipline of speed skating on a 400m oval track
2. What is the primary competitive metric?Timed performance over set distances (500m to 10,000m)
3. What is long‑track speed skating?Long‑track speed skating is a winter sport where skaters race on a 400‑meter oval ice track, racing in pairs and focusing on speed and technique.
4. How fast can long‑track speed skaters go?They can reach speeds over 60 km/h (about 37 mph), faster than a car on the highway.

Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement of living organisms' bodies.
Aerodynamic drag: The force that opposes an object's motion through the air.
Cardiovascular endurance: The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen during sustained physical activity.
ISU (International Skating Union): The international governing body for competitive ice skating sports.