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When describing the discipline of speed skating as a discipline of FIRS one could refer to it as ‘racing on skates', but it is also what 100 million skaters worldwide do regularly: skating on roads and squares, in parks and alleys. Over longer distances, it is an alternative to jogging. Few sports events can match the head-to-head excitement of a roller speed race. It is a sport everyone can easily understand – racing – where the gold medals and trophies go to those who skate the fastest. 
The speed skaters share a determination to race fast and as far as they can. This youthful enthusiasm is reflected in the sport which demands a blend of speed and stamina. Speed skating is fun, exciting, healthy, social and rewarding. Skaters learn the importance of teamwork, of being disciplined and organized, and of setting and reaching goals. Since only the roller skates are required, speed skating is an affordable sport which can be practiced by everybody. With the introduction of in-line skates back in 1992, speed skating became an even more spectacular sport. At present time, in-line skates are used at all the speed races and the quad skates have disappeared in racing. There annual World Speed Skating Championships, both Track and Road, Junior and Senior.
Winners 2001:
China Taipei (4 Gold),
Columbia (3 Gold),
USA (2 Gold)
Italy (1 Gold)
Federations:
Nat. www.DRIV.de
Int: www.rollersports.org
Venue:
Duisburg, Sportpark Wedau - Dreieckswiese
www.regattabahn-duisburg.de
Dates (without engagement)
Qualifications
