Today's cookie is representing short track speed skating. An official olympic sport since 1992, this event has multiple athletes (typically between four and six) skate on an oval ice track. The most distinctive part of this sport for me is the way the skaters put their hands down onto the ice as they turn the corners and it almost defies logic how far they are leaning. The gloves they wear help prevent injuries from skates. I find this sport incredibly impressive. The eight different events will be held at the Iceberg Skating Palace in Sochi, Russia from February 10th until the 21st.
No comments:
Post a Comment