Speed skating at the 1994 Winter Olympics Speed skating at the 1994 Winter Olympics Speed skating at the 1994 Winter Olympics, was held from 13 February to 25 February. Ten events were contested at Hamar Olympic Hall. Norway led the medal table in speed skating on home ice, led by Johann Olav Koss, who won three gold medals. Bonnie Blair was the most successful woman, with a pair of gold medals. Germany won the most total medals, with six, though only a single gold. Belarus and Russia won their first medals in speed skating, with both nations competing in the Olympics for the first time. Four world
Claudio Rinaldi (speed skater) Claudio Rinaldi (speed skater) Claudio Rinaldi (born November 29, 1987 in Bormio) is an Italian short track speed skater. Rinaldi competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Italy. He was a member of the 5000 metre relay team, which was disqualified in its semifinal. As of 2013, Rinaldi's best performance at the World Championships is 5th, as a member of the Italian 5000 metre relay team in 2009 and 2010. His best individual finish is 20th, in the 1000 metres in 2008. He has also won three gold medals as a member of the Italian relay team at the European