speed skate

• Sich auf Schlittschuhen oder Inline-Skates mit hoher Geschwindigkeit fortbewegen, meist im Wettkampf- oder Rennkontext, wo Geschwindigkeit und Ausdauer im Vordergrund stehen.

To skate at high speed, typically in a competitive or racing context, often referring to inline skating or ice skating where the primary goal is velocity and endurance.

1. Competitive ice skatingB2formal

   A type of ice skating where athletes race against each other over a set distance, focusing on speed and technique.

   Eisschnelllauf

   • She won a gold medal in speed skating at the Winter Olympics.
   • Speed skaters wear special suits to reduce air resistance.
   • The speed skating competition was incredibly fast-paced.

2. The act of speed skatingB2informal

   To skate at high speeds, typically in a competitive or training context.

   Eisschnelllauf

   • He loves to speed skate on the frozen lake every winter.
   • They practice speed skating every morning before school.
   • Speed skating requires excellent balance and stamina.