Celebrate the international Winter Olympic Games with this elementary-level introduction to speed skating, the amazing sport known for its short- and long-track events. Young fans will learn about the Olympic sport's history, equipment, rules, and select athletes and medalists, all while being immersed in the competition through high-quality action photos. Also included in this revised edition is a glossary, websites, an index, and an inspiring biographical story about speed skater Gao Tingyu.