ISU Speed Skating World Cup underway in Beijing
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Speed Skating World Cup series. The Beijing stadium nicknamed the "Ice Ribbon" hosts the second of this season's six events, as more than 260 top athletes, from 24 nations and regions, made their way to the Chinese capital.
The National Speed Skating Oval, a landmark venue built for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, is once again a showcase venue. With speed skat