Short track speed skating originated in Canada and the United States in 1905 with the first known competition having taken place in 1909. By the 1920s and 30s, the sport was gaining popularity in Great Britain, Japan, France, Belgium and Australia.
In 1988, short track speed skating was a demonstration event at the Calgary Olympic Winter Games. Four years later, it was included as a full medal event at the Albertville 1992 Olympic Winter Games.
Short track speed skating takes place on a 111.12-metre (364.57 feet) oval track within a hockey rink. Tight corners make it difficult for skaters to maintain control.
taken from:
http://www.vancouver2010.com
Skaters Lee Ho-Suk, Kwak Yoon-Gy, Francois Hamelin, and Li Ye give an exciting performance - ignore the rather cheesy music that plays with the slow-motion repeat and pay attention to how the skater from South Korea just slips into first place!
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