Health & Fitness
Area Teens Are Top Speedskaters in the Nation
The 2013-14 US Speedskating Category One list includes 7 junior skaters from the DC area. This represents the largest concentration of talent in the US and significant achievements by these teens.
Last week, US Speedskating announced the top 15 junior skaters in the country, including 4 young men and 3 young women who train with clubs in the DC area. This represents the largest concentration of junior short track speedskating talent in the US as well as significant achievements on the part of these seven young people.
At the end of each competition season, skaters are evaluated based on the points they earned in key races. Typically, the top 16 [8 males; 8 females], ages 14-19, who meet the criteria and rankings are awarded Category One status. This year only 15 skaters met the criteria. Category One skaters are seen as athletes with significant promise and the possibility of participating in future Olympic trials and competition.
We congratulate Benjamin Oh and Amanda Trimble of United Capital Blades Speedskating Club [capitalspeedskating.org]; Thomas Hong of iShortTrack; Shaner LeBauer of Potomac Speedskating Club; and Jae Kun Yoo, Sally Chea and April Shin of Dominion Speedskating Club for their achievements.
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CONTACT: Anna Rhee, United Capital Blades Speedskating Club for more information. [301-979-9456; capitalspeedskating@gmail.org]
