Speed skating was introduced at the first Winter Olympics in 1924. Athletes skate counterclockwise around a 400-meter oval ice rink, changing lanes every lap. The Netherlands has won the most medals in speed skating. The document also profiles American speed skater Shani Davis, who is 27 years old and trains both on and off the ice, also enjoying hobbies like video games and Taekwondo.

1. The winter Olympic games By Eduardo Orozco

2. Speed skating It was in the first winter Olympic games in 1924. Speed skating takes place in a 400meter oval ice rink athletes skate in pairs, skating counter clock wise changing lanes every lap. In summer time skaters use inline skates instead of ice skates. They spend a lot of time training in the ice and off ice. Netherlands have the most medals for speed skating.

3. Davis Shani Team:U.S.A Heigth:191cm Birth date: August 13, 1982 Age: 27 Nationality: U.S.A Hobbies: playing videogames, Taekwondo Occupation: athlete Education: Northern Michigan university

4. Pictures of Shani Davis Shani Davis Shani Davis speed skating

5. References http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-speed-skating/additional-information/about-the-sport_147100nB.html http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-speed-skating/athletes/shani-davis_ath1021777WF.html