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When did speedskating become an Olympic Sport?

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Long track, or 400 meter oval speedskating, became an olympic sport at the first winter Olympics back in 1924.

Short track, or hockey-rink speedskating, became an olympic sport in 1992, having been a demonstration sport at the 1988 games.

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