While China certainly has the talent to win back-to-back golds in the Mixed Team Relay, and the host nation will bring its best effort, South Korea has more than enough talent to score a podium finish, as does Canada, which finished fourth after being penalized.

Apolo Ohno, the most decorated US skater, noted that the difference between a gold medal and missing the podium often comes down to one-hundredth of a second.

Niall Treacy says he will be racing for a better future for short track speed skating in Great Britain at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

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Lee, 21, was born in San Diego and moved with her family to Bellevue when she was 6, after spending two years in South Korea.

Italy's most decorated Winter Olympian, Arianna Fontana, will lead the host nation's charge in the short track speed skating events at the Milano Cortina Games.

Chinese short track speed skaters conduct their first training session in Milan, Italy. Photo: VCG. China's short track speed skating team will start their campaign at Milan Corti

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture has officially kicked off the Milan Cortina Games, as the sports spectac