Speed Skating (Long Track)
Men's 500: Mo Tae-bum- he is expected to do well by fans to defend his gold medal from the previous Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.
Other: Shani Davis Men's 1000: Shani Davis- he is a very accomplished skater with experience. He has already won two Olympic gold Medals in this event and will try his best to defend his title in the 1000 meter race. Other: Mo Tae-bum |
Women's 500: Heather Richardson- she is a prominent competitor in this year's Winter Olympic Games. There are high expectations for her to gain more golds for the United States.
Other: Brittany Bowe Women's 1000: Heather Richardson- she excels in both 500 and 1000 meter speed skating and is a fifteen time World Cup medal holder. Other: Ireen Wuest |
Short Track Speed Skating
Men's 500- J.R. Celski- he is a talented short track speed skater that has won two Winter Olympic bronze medals and broke the world record for 500 meter with a time of 39.9 seconds.
Other: Viktor Ahn Men's 1500- Viktor Ahn - he will strive for a third gold medal following his existing two. After switching alliances from Korea to Russia, he will want to prove himself worthy of being in the Olympics. Other: Charles Hamlin |
Women's 500- Fan Kexin- she has already won five gold medals in the World Championship for speed skating along with one bronze and is anticipated to get far in the competition.
Other: Arianna Fontana Women's 1000- Shim Suk-hee- after Wang Meng's ankle injury, Shim Suk-hee is predicted to do well in the Sochi Winter Olympics. Although it is her first Olympics she is skilled and has won the World Cup title for the 1500 meter race. Other: Alang Kim |
Country
Overall, I think the Netherlands will end up in the lead for speed skating.They have an abundance of experienced and talented speed skaters that have participated and won in the Winter Olympics. The Netherlands is also where speed skating originated, so they are known for their amazing talent.
In short track, I believe that South Korea will win the most medals in all. In the past, they have earned the most Olympic medals in all short track events and will be a prominent force in the competitions.
Overall, I think the Netherlands will end up in the lead for speed skating.They have an abundance of experienced and talented speed skaters that have participated and won in the Winter Olympics. The Netherlands is also where speed skating originated, so they are known for their amazing talent.
In short track, I believe that South Korea will win the most medals in all. In the past, they have earned the most Olympic medals in all short track events and will be a prominent force in the competitions.