East Germany’s Christa Rothenburger won the 1000m speed skating title. Seven months later, she earned a silver medal in cycling to become the only athlete ever to win medals in the Winter and Summer Olympic Games in the same year. Memorable Champions East German figure skater Katarina Witt ...
Two for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, cross country skiing and speed skating, with 2010 Olympic date on the reverse and the 2009 issue date below the Queen's head with the Olympic logo to the left. A sledge hockey type for the 2010 Paralympics with the 2010 Paralympic date on the reverse ...
"Skating is probably the strongest part of my game," he said. "It's not always about speed, either - it's about knowing where to be on the ice, positionally, in all three zones. "Then, when I get the chance, my ability to come through the middle with speed and transition quickly ...
A: Right now, I am training full-time for speed skating and I am still working towards the Olympics in 2026. As for art, I have a few projects and commissions on the go right now. I am hoping to have an art show next summer – this time closer to home. In the future...