What changes the result
The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.
I · Intermediate · 3 rules · Step 2 of 4Pack races, start and finish
- How do elimination and points races work in roller speed skating?In an elimination race the last skater, or the last two, over the line at set laps is knocked out, and the order at the end decides the medals.
- How does the relay work in roller speed skating?A relay team has three skaters in identical suits, who decide for themselves when to change.
- What is a false start in roller speed skating?In sprints the starter says ON YOUR MARKS and skaters take their boxes standing; after five seconds comes READY, when they must be still before the gun.