Two-time Olympic medalist Hiroyasu Shimizu, whose campaign at the Turin Games ended in disappointment, said he will continue with his career as a competitive speed skater at least for another season.

International Skating Union (ISU) President Ottavio Cinquanta said Saturday the men's and women's pursuit race in speed skating may be combined into a single race. He added combining the two races was in line with the policy of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to streamline the Games.

TURIN, Italy (AP) -- The Canadian Olympic Committee filed a complaint Thursday with the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the finish of the women's 500-meter short track final.

The Canadians contend silver medalist Evgenia Radanova of Bulgaria crossed the finish line with her front skate tilted in the air Wednesday. The rules require skaters to cross the line with both skates on the ice.

Starting lists are now published on Torino 2006 website. You can now know exactly which skaters are competing in which event.

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