That depends on wether your talking about short track or long track.
Bonnie Blair
short track 1000m , short track relay, speed skating 500m
South Korean Sang Hwa Lee won the gold medal in women's 500m speed skating.
South Korean Sang Hwa Lee won the gold medal in women's 500m speed skating.
There is a champion for every distance, for the 500m (the shortest distance) it's Apolo Anton Ono.
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mens figure skating, womans figure skating, dance skating, and pair skating
mens figure skating, womans figure skating, dance skating, and pair skating
Eric Heiden of the United States won 5 gold medals in speed skating. He won the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 5000m, and the 10000m; Every single speed skating event for men. That is a feat that has yet been repeated.
Eric Heiden of the United States won 5 gold medals in speed skating. He won the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, 5000m, and the 10000m; Every single speed skating event for men. That is a feat that has yet been repeated.
Short track is on a 111m track. Race distances range from 111m - 1500m races (depending on your age) It requires more equipment i.e. helmet and neck guard. Long track is on a 400m oval and races range from 500m- 10 000m races.
American Charles Jewtraw became the first Winter Games champion by winning the first event, the 500m speed skating. The outstanding individual performer was Finland's Clas Thunberg, who took five medals, including three golds, in the five speed skating events. -Olympic.org