Kevin Draper
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A New Technique is Revolutionizing Speedskating's Team Pursuit
A new technique is revolutionizing the team event.
An American speedskater bolsters medal hopes in the short-track events.
A solid showing by Kristen Santos could help the U.S. team put some of its troubling past behind it.
Nils van der Poel, Swedish Speedskater, Has Something to Say
In the first week of the Beijing Olympics, Nils van der Poel criticized his own sport, set off a controversy over the quality of the...
Jordan Stolz Is a Teen Sensation in U.S. Olympic Speedskating
Jordan Stolz, following his own plan, won a place on the U.S. speedskating team at 17 after a major growth spurt and a breakout performance...
Donovan Carrillo, First Olympics Under His Belt, Looks Ahead to 2026
And he’s already looking forward to the next step in his journey.
Donovan Carillo, First Olympics Under His Belt, Looks Ahead to 2026
And he’s already looking forward to the next step in his journey.
U.S. Speedskater Casey Dawson Makes It to Beijing but Loses His Race
The American skater took dozens of coronavirus tests and made a mad dash around the globe to reach the competition.
John-Henry Krueger Won a Medal for the U.S. but Now Skates for Hungary
Money is one reason, but his mother says it’s not the only one. The speedskater John-Henry Kreuger, she said, is “a world traveler and world...
Ireen Wüst Is First to Win Individual Golds at 5 Olympics
The Dutch speedskater, 35, set an Olympic record in the 1,500 meters.
Short-Track Speedskating: How It Works and Who’s Worth Watching
Long-track speedskating is all about grace and efficiency. Short track is often about chaos.