SOCHI, Russia (AP) Short track speedskating in Sochi sure is living up to its reputation as roller derby on ice. During quarterfinals in the men's 500 meters and women's 1,000 meters on Friday night, ...

Jan 27 (Reuters) - Factbox on short track skating ahead of the Feb. 7-23 Sochi Winter Olympics: THE COMPETITION There are four titles for men and four for women under contention in Sochi. Athletes go ...

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SOCHI, Russia — As she drew within seconds of the finish line in her quarterfinal heat for the short track 1,000 meters, Emily Scott slipped and fell backward, causing her to slide, on her backside, ...

Speedskating has been on the Olympic program since the first Winter Games in 1924, while its unpredictable offshoot, short track, became an official sport in 1992. Speedskating is held on a 400-meter ...

SOCHI - A silver medal from the men's 1,500m short track speed skating on Monday was China's first medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics as well as a silver lining for the country which has lost triple ...

SOCHI, Russia — J.R. Celski is the last man standing. The short-track speedskater advanced to Friday’s quarterfinals of the 500 by finishing second in his heat. Celski, 23, is the only U.S. male who ...

LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Elise Christie knows from bitter experience how fragile Olympic dreams can be in the rough, tough world of short-track speed skating but Britain's golden hope goes to ...

In December 2009, developing teenage speedskater Petra Acker went to the Olympic Trials strictly to gain experience. This time, the Clifton Park native is a contender for a spot on the U.S. team that ...

SOCHI, Russia (AP) American short track speedskaters say they've shaken off the negativity of organizational and financial woes and are ready for a fresh start at the Sochi Games. But one thing ...

There are four titles for men and four for women under contention in Sochi. Athletes go head-to-head in individual 500m, 1,000m and 1,500m distances. National teams also compete in a 5,000m men's ...