Olympic Short Track Speed Skating Tickets

Olympic Short Track Speed Skating

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will feature exhilarating Olympic Short Track Speed Skating events. Expect intense competition as traditional powerhouses South Korea, China, and Canada vie for medals, with new talents and emerging teams also looking to make their mark on the global stage.

Since its official debut at the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics, Olympic Short Track Speed Skating has evolved dramatically. Early competitions saw standout performances from South Korea’s Kim Ki-hoon and China’s Yang Yang (A). By the 1994 Lillehammer Games, South Korea’s Kim Dong-sung and China’s Yang Yang (S) had established themselves as top contenders. The 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics highlighted China’s rise to dominance with Yang Yang (A) winning three golds and one silver, while South Korea’s Kim Dong-sung and Ahn Hyun-soo (later Viktor Ahn) also excelled.

In the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, Ahn Hyun-soo's three gold medals solidified his prominence, and China continued to perform strongly. The 2006 Turin Games featured Wang Meng of China capturing three gold medals, further establishing her dominance, though South Korea remained a strong competitor. The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics showcased Apolo Ohno of the USA earning his final medals, with China and South Korea still leading the pack.

The 2014 Sochi Games saw China’s Zhou Yang and the women’s relay team demonstrate their strength, while South Korea continued to be a significant player. At the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, South Korea’s athletes garnered multiple medals, but China’s Zhou Yang and Ren Ziwei also delivered strong performances. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games continued to reflect the competitive nature of the sport, with top performances from South Korea, China, and Canada showcasing the dynamic and thrilling field of Olympic Short Track Speed Skating.