Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a short animated video showing the "glide stride" and read about the sport's history.

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short track, speed skating, speed skating track

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