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For the short track speed skatingShort track speed skating

Short track speed skating is a form of competitive ice skating similar to speed skating....
 events, see Short track speed skating at the 2006 Winter OlympicsShort track speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics Summary

Short track speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games included four men's disciplines and four women's disciplines....



At the 2006 Winter Olympics2006 Winter Olympics

The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were celebrated in Turin, Italy from Februa...
, twelve speed skatingSpeed skating Summary

Speed skating or speedskating is a form of ice skating in which the competitors attempt to travel a certain distance a...
 events were contested at the Oval LingottoOval Lingotto

Torino Oval Lingotto is an indoor arena in Turin, Italy....
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Medal table

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Men's events

500 m speed skating

Event held February 13, 2006
Medal Athlete Time (1st–2nd race)
Gold Joey CheekJoey Cheek

William Joseph Cheek is an American speed skater and former inline speed skater....
 69.76 (34.82–34.94)
Silver Dmitry Dorofeyev 70.41 (35.24–35.17)
Bronze Lee Kang-SeokLee Kang-Seok

Lee Kang-Seok is a speed skater from South Korea....
 70.43 (35.34–35.09)

1000 m speed skating

Medal Athlete Time
Gold Shani DavisShani Davis

Shani Davis is an American speed skater who competes in both short track and long track speed skating....
 1:08.89
Silver Joey CheekJoey Cheek

William Joseph Cheek is an American speed skater and former inline speed skater....
 1:09.16
Bronze Erben WennemarsErben Wennemars

Egbert Rolf Wennemars is a Dutch speed skater....
 1:09.32

1500 m speed skating

ItalianItaly at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Italy was the host country of the 2006 Winter Olympics and was represented by 184 athletes. ...
 Enrico FabrisEnrico Fabris

Enrico Fabris is an Italian long track speed skater who has won three World Cup races and became the first European Allround...
 became the first non-American to win an individual men's event through the first four races of the Turin Winter Games.

Medal Athlete Time
Gold Enrico FabrisEnrico Fabris

Enrico Fabris is an Italian long track speed skater who has won three World Cup races and became the first European Allround...
 1:45.96
Silver Shani DavisShani Davis Summary

Shani Davis is an American speed skater who competes in both short track and long track speed skating....
 1:46.13
Bronze Chad HedrickChad Hedrick

Chad Hedrick is an American inline speed skater and ice speed skater....
 1:46.22

5000 m speed skating

Medal Athlete Time
Gold Chad HedrickChad Hedrick Summary

Chad Hedrick is an American inline speed skater and ice speed skater....
 6:14.68
Silver Sven KramerSven Kramer

Sven Kramer is a Dutch speed skater....
 6:16.40
Bronze Enrico FabrisEnrico Fabris Summary

Enrico Fabris is an Italian long track speed skater who has won three World Cup races and became the first European Allround...
 6:18.25

10000 m speed skating

Medal Athlete Time
Gold Bob de JongBob de Jong

Bob Johannes Carolus de Jong is a Dutch speed skater, who specializes in long distances: five and ten kilometers....
 13:01.57
Silver Chad HedrickChad Hedrick

Chad Hedrick is an American inline speed skater and ice speed skater....
 13:05.40
Bronze Carl VerheijenCarl Verheijen Summary

Carl Eduard Verheijen is a Dutch skater specialized in the 5,000m and the 10,000m....
 13:08.80

Team pursuit

The Italian men's team was well behind the Dutch team in their semi-final heat, and although they were gaining it was late in the race and the Dutch seemed en route to a victory. However, Dutch skater Sven KramerSven Kramer

Sven Kramer is a Dutch speed skater....
 fell on a corner, taking his team's chances down with him and allowing Italy to go through, where they overcame the Canadians for a surprise gold.

Skaters in italics skated the final heat

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Medal Athlete Time
Final A
GoldMatteo AnesiMatteo Anesi

Matteo Anesi is an Italian speed skater who won a gold medal in the Team Pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
, Stefano DonagrandiStefano Donagrandi

Stefano Donagrandi is an Italian speed skater who won a gold medal in the Team Pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
, Enrico FabrisEnrico Fabris

Enrico Fabris is an Italian long track speed skater who has won three World Cup races and became the first European Allround...
, Ippolito SanfratelloIppolito Sanfratello

Ippolito Sanfratello is an Italian speed skater who won a gold medal in the Team Pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
)		 3:44.46
SilverArne DankersArne Dankers

Arne Dankers is a Canadian speed skater....
, Steven ElmSteven Elm

Steven Elm is a Canadian speed skater from Calgary, Alberta....
, Denny MorrisonDenny Morrison

Denny Morrison is a Canadian speed skater from Fort St....
, Jason ParkerJason Parker (speed skater)

Jason Parker is a Canadian speed skater who won a silver medal in the Team Pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
, Justin WarsylewiczJustin Warsylewicz

Justin Warsylewicz is a Canadian speedskater....
)		 +2.82
Final B
BronzeSven KramerSven Kramer

Sven Kramer is a Dutch speed skater....
, Rintje RitsmaRintje Ritsma

Robert Rintje Ritsma is a Dutch speed skater....
, Mark TuitertMark Tuitert

Mark Tuitert is a Dutch speed skater....
, Carl VerheijenFacts About Carl Verheijen

Carl Eduard Verheijen is a Dutch skater specialized in the 5,000m and the 10,000m....
, Erben WennemarsErben Wennemars

Egbert Rolf Wennemars is a Dutch speed skater....
)		 3:44.53
4Håvard BøkkoHåvard Bøkko

H?vard B?kko is a Norwegian speedskater, widely considered to be one of the most promising talents for many years, with juni...
, Eskil ErvikEskil Ervik Summary

Eskil Ervik is a Norwegian speed skater....
, Mikael Flygind Larsen, Øystein GrødumØystein Grødum

?ystein Gr?dum is a Norwegian speedskater, who is a member of Arendal SK....
, Lasse SætreLasse Sætre

Lasse S?tre is a former speed skater from Norway, who for several years was among the world's best long distance skaters....
)		 +1.43
Final C
5 3:46.91
6 K.C. Boutiette, Chad HedrickChad Hedrick

Chad Hedrick is an American inline speed skater and ice speed skater....
, Charles LeveilleCharles Leveille

Charles Ryan Leveille is an American speed skater....
, Clay MullClay Mull

Clay Mull is an Olympic speed skater who competed in the team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
, Derek ParraDerek Parra

Derek Parra is a Mexican-American speed skater from San Bernardino, California who won two medals at the 2002 Winter Olympic...
)		 +2.82
Final D
7 3:48.28
8 Kesato Miyazaki, Teruhiro Sugimori, Takahiro Ushiyama) +2.09

Women's events

500 m speed skating

The race was held on February 14, 2006. 34-year-old Russian Svetlana ZhurovaSvetlana Zhurova

Svetlana Sergeyevna Zhurova is a Russian speed skater....
, who left speed skating in 2003 to become a mother, became the oldest woman to win a speed skating gold medal by clocking times of 38.23 and 38.34. In the last pair of the second round, she beat Chinese Wang Manli, runner-up in the first round with 38.31, by 0.13 seconds to secure the gold medal. Asians occupy seven of the top nine places .

Medal Athlete Time
Gold Svetlana ZhurovaSvetlana Zhurova

Svetlana Sergeyevna Zhurova is a Russian speed skater....
 76.57 (38.23–38.34)
Silver Wang ManliWang Manli

Wang Manli is a Chinese speed skater who won a silver medal in the Women's 500 m at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
 76.78 (38.31–38.47)
Bronze Ren HuiRen Hui

Ren Hui is a Chinese speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's 500 m at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
 76.87 (38.60–38.27)

1000 m speed skating

Medal Athlete Time
Gold Marianne TimmerMarianne Timmer Summary

Maria Aaltje Timmer is a Dutch speed skater specializing in the so-called middle distances....
 1:16.05
Silver Cindy KlassenCindy Klassen

Cindy Klassen is a Canadian skater and Canada's all-time most decorated Olympian....
 1:16.09
Bronze Anni FriesingerAnni Friesinger

Anna Christina Friesinger is a German speed skater....
 1:16.11

1500 m speed skating

Defending champion Anni FriesingerAnni Friesinger

Anna Christina Friesinger is a German speed skater....
 of GermanyGermany at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Germany competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics, winning both the most gold medals and the most total medals of any natio...
 finished fourth and missed out on the medals.

Medal Athlete Time
Gold Cindy KlassenCindy Klassen

Cindy Klassen is a Canadian skater and Canada's all-time most decorated Olympian....
 1:55.27
Silver Kristina GrovesKristina Groves

Kristina Groves is a Canadian athlete of Norwegian descent....
 1:56.74
Bronze Ireen WüstIreen Wüst Summary

Ireen W?st is a Dutch long track allround speed skater....
 1:56.90

3000 m speed skating

Medal Athlete Time
Gold Ireen WüstIreen Wüst

Ireen W?st is a Dutch long track allround speed skater....
 4:02.43
Silver Renate GroenewoldRenate Groenewold

Renate Groenewold is a Dutch long track speed skater....
 4:03.48
Bronze Cindy KlassenCindy Klassen

Cindy Klassen is a Canadian skater and Canada's all-time most decorated Olympian....
 4:04.37

5000 m speed skating

Medal Athlete Time
Gold Clara HughesClara Hughes

Clara Hughes is a Canadian cyclist and speed skater, and has won multiple Olympic medals in both sports....
 6:59.07
Silver Claudia PechsteinClaudia Pechstein Summary

|}Claudia Pechstein is a German speed skater....
 7:00.08
Bronze Cindy KlassenCindy Klassen

Cindy Klassen is a Canadian skater and Canada's all-time most decorated Olympian....
 7:00.57

Team pursuit

Skaters in italics skated the final heat

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Medal Athlete Time
Final A
GoldDaniela Anschütz-ThomsDaniela Anschütz-Thoms

Daniela Ansch?tz-Thoms is a German speed skater....
, Anni FriesingerAnni Friesinger

Anna Christina Friesinger is a German speed skater....
, Lucille OpitzLucille Opitz

Lucille Opitz is a German speed skater who won a gold medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
, Claudia PechsteinClaudia Pechstein

|}Claudia Pechstein is a German speed skater....
, Sabine VölkerFacts About Sabine Völker

Sabine V?lker is a German speed skater who won a gold medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
)		 3:01.25
SilverKristina GrovesKristina Groves

Kristina Groves is a Canadian athlete of Norwegian descent....
, Clara HughesClara Hughes

Clara Hughes is a Canadian cyclist and speed skater, and has won multiple Olympic medals in both sports....
, Cindy KlassenCindy Klassen

Cindy Klassen is a Canadian skater and Canada's all-time most decorated Olympian....
, Christine NesbittChristine Nesbitt

Christine Nesbitt is a Canadian long track speed skater....
, Shannon RempelShannon Rempel Overview

Shannon Rempel is a Canadian speed skater....
)		 +1.66
Final B
BronzeYekaterina AbramovaYekaterina Abramova

Yekaterina Abramova is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics...
, Varvara BaryshevaVarvara Barysheva

Varvara Barysheva is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
, Galina LikhachovaGalina Likhachova

Galina Likhachova is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
, Yekaterina LobyshevaYekaterina Lobysheva

Yekaterina Lobysheva is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympic...
, Svetlana VysokovaSvetlana Vysokova

Svetlana Vysokova is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
)		 Won by overtaking
4Eriko Ishino, Nami Nemoto, Hiromi Otsu, Maki TabataMaki Tabata

Maki Tabata is a speed skater.Maki Tabata won bronze at the World Allround Championships in 2000 and one month later, she w...
)		 
Final C
5Margaret CrowleyMargaret Crowley

Margaret Crowley is an Olympic speed skater from the United States, who competed in 3000 m and the team pursuit at the...
, Maria LambMaria Lamb

Maria Lamb is an Olympic speed skater who competed in 1500 m and the team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
, Catherine RaneyCatherine Raney

Catherine Raney is an Olympic speed skater who competed in the 1998 Winter Olympics, 2002 Winter Olympics and 2006 Winter O...
, Jennifer RodriguezJennifer Rodriguez

Jennifer Rodriguez is a Cuban-American speed skater....
, Amy SannesAmy Sannes

Amy Sannes is an Olympic speed skater who competed in the 1998 Winter Olympics, 2002 Winter Olympics and 2006 Winter Olympi...
)		 3:04.22
6 +1.40
Final D
7Annette Bjelkevik, Hedvig Bjelkevik, Maren HaugliMaren Haugli

Maren Haugli is a Norwegian long track speed skater who participates in international competitions....
)		 3:06.20
8Ji Jia, Wang Fei, Zhang Xiaolei) +0.71

List of participants by nation

AustriaAustria at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Austria sent 82 athletes to the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Turin, Italy....

  1. Anna RokitaAnna Rokita

    Anna Rokita is an Austrian long track speed skater who participates in international competitions....


BelarusFacts About Belarus at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Belarus sent 28 athletes to the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Turin, Italy....

  1. Svetlana Radkevich

BelgiumBelgium at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Belgium sent 4 competitors to the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Turin, Italy....

  1. Bart VeldkampBart Veldkamp

    Bart Veldkamp is a Belgian speed skater. ...


CanadaCanada at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Canada sent 196 athletes and 220 support staff to the 2006 Winter Olympics....

  1. Arne DankersArne Dankers

    Arne Dankers is a Canadian speed skater....
  2. Steven ElmSteven Elm

    Steven Elm is a Canadian speed skater from Calgary, Alberta....
  3. Kristina GrovesKristina Groves

    Kristina Groves is a Canadian athlete of Norwegian descent....
  4. Clara HughesClara Hughes

    Clara Hughes is a Canadian cyclist and speed skater, and has won multiple Olympic medals in both sports....
  5. Mike IrelandMike Ireland

    Michael "Mike" Ireland is a long track speed skater....
  6. Cindy KlassenCindy Klassen

    Cindy Klassen is a Canadian skater and Canada's all-time most decorated Olympian....
  7. Vincent Labrie
  8. Brock Miron
  9. Denny MorrisonDenny Morrison Overview

    Denny Morrison is a Canadian speed skater from Fort St....
  10. Krisy Myers
  11. Christine NesbittChristine Nesbitt

    Christine Nesbitt is a Canadian long track speed skater....
  12. Shannon RempelShannon Rempel

    Shannon Rempel is a Canadian speed skater....
  13. François-Olivier Roberge
  14. Kerry Simpson
  15. Justin WarsylewiczJustin Warsylewicz

    Justin Warsylewicz is a Canadian speedskater....
  16. Kim Weger
  17. Jeremy WotherspoonJeremy Wotherspoon

    Jeremy Lee Wotherspoon is a Canadian speed skater....


PR ChinaFacts About China at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Team China sent 78 athletes to the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Turin, Italy....

  1. An Weijiang
  2. Gao Xuefeng
  3. Ji Jia
  4. Li Changyu
  5. Li Yu
  6. Lu Zhuo
  7. Ren HuiRen Hui

    Ren Hui is a Chinese speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's 500 m at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
  8. Wang Beixing
  9. Wang Fei
  10. Wang ManliWang Manli

    Wang Manli is a Chinese speed skater who won a silver medal in the Women's 500 m at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
  11. Xing Aihua
  12. Yu FengtongYu Fengtong

    Yu Fengtong is a speed skater who has participated in the Olympics for the nation of China....
  13. Zhang Shuang
  14. Zhang Xiaolei
  15. Zhang Zhongqi

Czech RepublicCzech Republic at the 2006 Winter Olympics

The Czech Republic sent 83 athletes to the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Turin, Italy....

  1. Martina SáblíkováMartina Sáblíková

    Martina S?bl?kov? ['marc?na 'sa?bli?kova?] is a Czech speedskater, specializing in long distance races....


FinlandFinland at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Finland have selected a squad of 102 athletes to compete at the 2006 Winter Olympics , from Suomen Olympiakomitea, ret...

  1. Janne HänninenJanne Hänninen

    Janne H?nninen is a former Finnish speedskater who specialised on the shorter distances 500 m, 1000 m, and 1500 m....
  2. Pekka KoskelaPekka Koskela

    Pekka Koskela is a Finnish speedskater, specialising on the sprint distances 500-m and 1000-m....
  3. Mika Poutala
  4. Risto Rosendahl

GermanyGermany at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Germany competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics, winning both the most gold medals and the most total medals of any natio...

  1. Daniela Anschütz
  2. Jens BodenJens Boden

    Jens Boden is a German speed skater, who won the bronze medal in the 5,000 metres at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake C...
  3. Jörg Dallmann
  4. Anni FriesingerAnni Friesinger

    Anna Christina Friesinger is a German speed skater....
  5. Judith Hesse
  6. Stefan Heythausen
  7. Robert LehmannRobert Lehmann

    Robert Lehmann is a German long track speed skater who participates in international competitions....
  8. Lucille OpitzLucille Opitz

    Lucille Opitz is a German speed skater who won a gold medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
  9. Claudia PechsteinClaudia Pechstein

    |}Claudia Pechstein is a German speed skater....
  10. Tobias SchneiderTobias Schneider

    Tobias Schneider is a German speedskater, and is employed by the German Army as a sports soldier ....
  11. Sabine VölkerSabine Völker

    Sabine V?lker is a German speed skater who won a gold medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
  12. Jenny WolfJenny Wolf

    Jenny Wolf is a German ice speed skater who is the current world record holder, at 37.04 seconds, for the women's 500 ...
  13. Pamela Zoellner-Fischer

ItalyItaly at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Italy was the host country of the 2006 Winter Olympics and was represented by 184 athletes. ...

  1. Matteo AnesiMatteo Anesi

    Matteo Anesi is an Italian speed skater who won a gold medal in the Team Pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
  2. Maurizio Carnino
  3. Stefano DonagrandiStefano Donagrandi Overview

    Stefano Donagrandi is an Italian speed skater who won a gold medal in the Team Pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
  4. Enrico FabrisEnrico Fabris

    Enrico Fabris is an Italian long track speed skater who has won three World Cup races and became the first European Allround...
  5. Ermanno Ioriatti
  6. Adelia Marra
  7. Ippolito SanfratelloIppolito Sanfratello

    Ippolito Sanfratello is an Italian speed skater who won a gold medal in the Team Pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
  8. Chiara Simionato

JapanJapan at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Japan sent 113 athletes to compete in the 2006 Winter Olympics, held in Turin, Italy....

  1. Yusuke Imai
  2. Eriko Ishino
  3. Joji KatoJoji Kato

    Joji Kato is a Japanese speedskater specialised in the sprinting distance 500 metres....
  4. Kesato Miyazaki
  5. Keiichiro NagashimaKeiichiro Nagashima

    Keiichiro Nagashima is a Japanese long track speed skater specialising in the sprint distances 500 and 1000 metres....
  6. Takaharu Nakajima
  7. Nami Nemoto
  8. Yuya Oikawa
  9. Tomomi OkazakiTomomi Okazaki

    Tomomi Okazaki is a speed skater. She has an Olympic bronze medal from 1998 and placed fourth in the 2006 Games....
  10. Sayuri OsugaSayuri Osuga

    Sayuri Osuga is a Japanese speed skater and cyclist....
  11. Hiromi Otsu
  12. Eriko Seo
  13. Hiroyasu ShimizuHiroyasu Shimizu

    Hiroyasu Shimizu is a Japanese speed skater....
  14. Teruhiro Sugimori
  15. Maki TabataMaki Tabata

    Maki Tabata is a speed skater.Maki Tabata won bronze at the World Allround Championships in 2000 and one month later, she w...
  16. Aki Tonoike
  17. Takahiro Ushiyama
  18. Yukari Watanabe
  19. Sayuri Yoshii

KazakhstanKazakhstan at the 2006 Winter Olympics Overview

Kazakhstan sent 67 athletes to compete in the 2006 Winter Olympics, held in Turin, Italy....

  1. Dmitri Babenko
  2. Aleksey Belyayev
  3. Natalya Rybakova
  4. Aleksey Zhigin

NetherlandsNetherlands at the 2006 Winter Olympics

The Netherlands competed at the 2006 Winter Olympics, and as of 23 January 2006 the Dutch Olympic Committee have selec...

  1. Jan BosJan Bos

    Jan Bos is a long track speedskater and sprint cyclist....
  2. Paulien van DeutekomPaulien van Deutekom

    Paulien van Deutekom is a Dutch speed skater who is specialised in the middle long distances, over 1000 and 1500 metres....
  3. Annette GerritsenAnnette Gerritsen

    Annette Gerritsen is a Dutch speed skater....
  4. Renate GroenewoldRenate Groenewold

    Renate Groenewold is a Dutch long track speed skater....
  5. Stefan GroothuisStefan Groothuis

    Stefan Groothuis is a Dutch speed skater who is currently part of Team Telfort....
  6. Bob de JongBob de Jong

    Bob Johannes Carolus de Jong is a Dutch speed skater, who specializes in long distances: five and ten kilometers....
  7. Carien KleibeukerCarien Kleibeuker

    Carien Kleibeuker is a Dutch speed skater who is specialised in the long distances, over 3000 and mainly over 5000 metres....
  8. Moniek KleinsmanMoniek Kleinsman Overview

    Moniek Kleinsman is a Dutch speed skater who was born in Bentelo and currently resides in Wolvega....
  9. Sven KramerSven Kramer

    Sven Kramer is a Dutch speed skater....
  10. Simon KuipersSimon Kuipers

    Simon Kuipers is a Dutch speed skater....
  11. Barbara de LoorBarbara de Loor

    Barbara de Loor is a retired Dutch speed skater who was specialised in the middle long and longer distances, over 1000 to 5...
  12. Beorn NijenhuisBeorn Nijenhuis

    Beorn Nijenhuis is a Dutch speed skater, who represents the Netherlands at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
  13. Sanne van der StarSanne van der Star

    Sanne Martha van der Star is a Dutch speed skater who is specialised in the short distances, over 500 and 1000 metres....
  14. Marianne TimmerMarianne Timmer

    Maria Aaltje Timmer is a Dutch speed skater specializing in the so-called middle distances....
  15. Carl VerheijenCarl Verheijen

    Carl Eduard Verheijen is a Dutch skater specialized in the 5,000m and the 10,000m....
  16. Ireen WüstIreen Wüst Summary

    Ireen W?st is a Dutch long track allround speed skater....
  17. Erben WennemarsErben Wennemars

    Egbert Rolf Wennemars is a Dutch speed skater....


NorwayNorway at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Norway sent 74 athletes to the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy....

  1. Petter Andersen
  2. Håvard BøkkoHåvard Bøkko

    H?vard B?kko is a Norwegian speedskater, widely considered to be one of the most promising talents for many years, with juni...
  3. Annette Bjelkevik
  4. Hedvig Bjelkevik
  5. Eskil ErvikEskil Ervik

    Eskil Ervik is a Norwegian speed skater....
  6. Øystein GrødumØystein Grødum

    ?ystein Gr?dum is a Norwegian speedskater, who is a member of Arendal SK....
  7. Maren HaugliMaren Haugli

    Maren Haugli is a Norwegian long track speed skater who participates in international competitions....
  8. Mikael Flygind Larsen
  9. Lasse SætreLasse Sætre

    Lasse S?tre is a former speed skater from Norway, who for several years was among the world's best long distance skaters....
  10. Even WettenEven Wetten

    Even Gabrielsen Wetten is a Norwegian speed-skater....


PolandPoland at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Poland participated at the Winter Olympics in 2006, in Turin, Italy....

  1. Konrad NiedzwiedzkiKonrad Niedzwiedzki

    Konrad Niedzwiedzki is a Polish long track speed skater who participates in international competitions....
  2. Maciej Ustynowicz
  3. Katarzyna WójcickaKatarzyna Wójcicka

    Katarzyna W?jcicka is a Polish speed skater, who was born in Podkarpackie and resides in Zakopane....
  4. Artur Was
  5. Pawel Zygmunt

RomaniaRomania at the 2006 Winter Olympics Overview

Romania sent 25 athletes to the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. ...

  1. Claudiu Grozea
  2. Daniela OlteanDaniela Oltean

    Daniela Oltean is a Romanian long track speed skater who participates in international competitions....


RussiaRussia at the 2006 Winter Olympics

Russia participated at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy....

  1. Yekaterina AbramovaYekaterina Abramova

    Yekaterina Abramova is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics...
  2. Varvara BaryshevaVarvara Barysheva

    Varvara Barysheva is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
  3. Artyom Detyshev
  4. Dmitry Dorofeyev
  5. Aleksandr Kibalko
  6. Yuri Kokhanets
  7. Sergey Kornilov
  8. Yevgeni Lalenkov
  9. Dmitry LobkovDmitry Lobkov

    Dmitry Lobkov is a Russian speed skater who specialises in the shortest sprinting distance, 500 metres....
  10. Yekaterina LobyshevaYekaterina Lobysheva

    Yekaterina Lobysheva is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympic...
  11. Yulia Nemaya
  12. Aleksey Proshin
  13. Dmitry Shepel
  14. Ivan SkobrevIvan Skobrev

    and [[Speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics - Men's 10000...
  15. Svetlana VysokovaSvetlana Vysokova

    Svetlana Vysokova is a Russian speed skater who won a bronze medal in the Women's team pursuit at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
  16. Valentina Yakshina
  17. Svetlana ZhurovaSvetlana Zhurova

    Svetlana Sergeyevna Zhurova is a Russian speed skater....


South Korea

  1. Choi Jae-BongChoi Jae-Bong

    Choi Jae-bong is a South Korean speed skater....
  2. Choi Seung-Yong
  3. Kim Yu-Rim
  4. Kweon Sun-Cheon
  5. Lee Bo-Ra
  6. Lee Jin-Wu
  7. Lee Jong-Wu
  8. Lee Ju-Yeon
  9. Lee Kang-SeokLee Kang-Seok

    Lee Kang-Seok is a speed skater from South Korea....
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