A basic guide to speed skating
By: the U.S. Olympic Committee
Series: Olympic guides
Publisher: Griffin Pub. Group; Distributed by G. Stevens Pub.
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Torrance, CA; Milwaukee, WI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 151
ISBN-13: 9780836831054; 9781580000871
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Ice skating; Speed skating
Other titles: Speed skating
Description: Provides information on such aspects of speed skating as the history of Olympic competition, clubs and associations, fundamentals of the sport, skates, fitness and nutrition, safety and first aid, and more. Describes Olympic and speed skating organizations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical reference (p. [139]-143.).
Table of contents: title: Speed skating in Olympic history; title: Stars of today; title: Speed skating competitions; title: Getting involved; title: Skating fundamentals; title: Skates; title: Clothing and Accessories; title: Fitness and Nutrition; title: Safety and First Aid; title: Great names in speed skating history; title: Speed skating records; title: Further reading and reference; title: Glossary; title: Olympic and speed skating organizations.