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B · Beginner · 4 rules · Step 1 of 3The races
- How does long track speed skating work?Long track skaters race in pairs on a 400 m oval, counter-clockwise, each in their own lane.
- What is a false start in speed skating?The starter calls "Go to the start", then "Ready", and fires after a pause of 1 to 1.5 seconds.
- What are the lane rules in speed skating?Each skater must stay in their own lane and change lanes on the crossing straight every lap.
- How is a speed skating race timed?A race ends when the front tip of the first skate's blade reaches the finish line.