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SPEEDSKATING

Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Mar 20, 2023
Obihiro reducing parents’ burden to help retain young skaters
The change saw the number of junior high school students newly joining the team double in 2022.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Mar 20, 2023
Obihiro in need of balancing act to secure skating rink for children
Overall participation in skating has decreased in the Hokkaido city, and officials believe that access to local facilities is key to expanding the sport.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Mar 20, 2023
Obihiro offers advanced training environment for nurturing top skaters
The city in Hokkaido boasts leading training facilities, including an indoor speedskating center and flat land ideal for cycling as a form of additional conditioning.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 16, 2022
Nana Takagi gets sister's support after shock fall in final
The 29-year-old, who won two gold medals at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, was consoled by younger sister Miho after falling in the last lap of Tuesday's final against Canada.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 7, 2022
Miho Takagi takes silver in 1,500-meter speedskating
Speed skating great Ireen Wust swept around the Beijing oval in a time of 1 minute and 53.28 seconds to claim her sixth Olympic gold medal.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 28, 2020
Russian speedskating great Viktor Ahn retires due to injuries
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Ahn on Monday announced his retirement from short-track speedskating, citing several lingering injuries.

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