Wiklund, still just 22, is Norway’s most accomplished female speed skater since World War II. There are more Winter Olympic medal events than ever, so it’s hardly a surprise that Norway, the most ...

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — The Norwegian women revived their cross country skiing dominance at the Sochi Olympics on Saturday and the Dutch added two more speedskating gold medals to their record haul ...

Speed skating is an Olympic sport that requires tremendous amounts of explosivity, balance and endurance. There are a total of 14 different events for both men and women that range in distance.

Jorien ter Mors led a Dutch clean sweep in the women's 1,500 meters speed skating on Sunday as the Netherlands' medal tally shot up to 17, more than any other nation at the Winter Olympics in Russia.