Speedskating Quiz
2. What is the longest race at the Olympics? 1,000 meters 2,000 meters 5,000 meters 10,000 meters
3. What is the distance of the short track? 50 meters 110 meters 200 meters 300 meters
4. How many skaters are in each heat in long track speedskating? Two Four Eight Sixteen
5. In short track speedskating, how are relay exchanges conducted? Baton handoff Slap hands Push the next skater There are no relays
6. How many speedskating gold medals did Bonnie Blair win to become the most successful female U.S. Winter Olympian? Two Three Four Five
7. What are the barriers on the track called that indicate boundaries? Blocks Markers Bumps Lane guides
8. Where did the clap skate get its name? Its inventor Shape Noise it makes Material of the blade
9. What is the cornering technique? Athlete swings arm across his/her body Method of passing another skater Way of putting on skates Starting stance
10. What is the difference between the left boot of a traditional skate and the right boot? Color Placement of blade Weight Width
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