14 skaters representing Chile at the 2016 Worlds of Speed Skating

Par Kevin LESUEUR

The Chilean skaters crossed the Pacific Ocean to take part in the 2016 World Championships of Speed Skating in Nanjing, China, from September 10th to 18th. The competition takes place at the same location as the 2014 Youth Olympics. The delegation is made of 6 junior and 8 senior skaters. Juniors Martin Amigo (Black Bull) … Continued

A few figures about the 2016 Worlds of Speed Skating in Nanjing, China

Par Kevin LESUEUR

42: number of countries taking part in the 2016 World Championships of Speed Skating in Nanjing, China, including 8 new nations, like Egypt. Number distribution per category 134 senior men 77 senior women 113 junior men 91 junior women Speed Skating Infrastructures 4 lanes: While the 100 m had only 3 lanes last year, it … Continued

The Speed Skating Track of the 2016 Worlds in Nanjing

Par alfathor

The speed skating track of Nankin, where the 2016 Worlds of Speed Skating will take place, is 200-m long and 6-m wide, and has a Vesmaco surface, meeting the international requirements of the FIRS (International Federation of Roller Sports). A 2-m wide sidelane goes around the whole track to make it easier for both pedestrians … Continued

Team Italy Preparing for the 2016 Speed Skating Worlds

Par alfathor

The Italian National Team of Speed Skating is currently gathered in San Benedetto del Tronto (Italy), where the 2012 Worlds of Speed Skating took place. Coached by Massimiliano Presti and Maurizio Lollobrigida, the skaters are training for the 2016 Worlds of Speed Skating that will take place from September 10th to 18th, in Nankin, China. … Continued

The 2016 World Masters Marathon Championships will take place in Nankin (China)

Par alfathor

The long-awaited date and location of the 2016 world masters marathon championships were finally announced by the FIRS! The veterans will fly to China for the 10th edition of those worlds. They will take place in Nankin, on September 18th, at the same time as the senior world championships of speed skating, quite a rational … Continued