Manitoba’s Alexa Scott, Tyson Langelaar add to medal haul at Canada Games
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Manitoba won three more gold medals in speed skating at the Canada Winter Games on Wednesday in Red Deer. Continue reading
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West Island speed skating club gets boost in membership
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
There has been a boost in membership for the Dollard-des-Ormeaux speed skating club since Global News first visited them in November. Continue reading
Manitoba figure skater turned speed skater blazing a trail to world stage
By Russ Hobson Sports Anchor/Reporter
Eight years ago Clandeboye’s Alexa Scott switched out her figure skates for her speed skates, and now she’s one of the top junior skaters in Canada. Continue reading
Olympic champ accuses coach of rape; more allegations rock South Korean sports
There is a growing #MeToo movement in South Korea’s elite sports scene, which has been notorious for a brutal training culture and highly hierarchical relationships between coaches and athletes. Continue reading
Manitobans lacing up to represent Canada in speed skating internationals
A trio of Manitobans are set to represent Canada in international speed skating competitions. Continue reading
New Brunswick speed skating official says sport is ‘growing back up again’ in the province
By Andrew Cromwell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Charles Gorman Memorial Championships were held in Saint John, N.B., over the weekend. Continue reading
West Island speed skating club with Olympian coach in danger of closing down
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
A speed skating club in DDO is asking for your help. Continue reading
Speed Skating Canada fires coach Michael Crowe after investigation
Michael Crowe went on a leave of absence a month before the Pyeongchang Olympics while the organization conducted an internal investigation into alleged relationships he had with skaters while he was a coach with the U.S. team. Continue reading
Competing in the Olympics is a long-term goal for Kingston’s Genevieve De Wys
By Doug Jeffries Anchor
Kingston speed skater Genevieve De Wys just loves to compete. Continue reading
Olympic success in short track speed skating an inspiration for Calgary athletes
Canada won an impressive five medals in short track speed skating at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Now, athletes in Calgary are inspired to qualify for the 2022 Olympic Games. Continue reading