Nick Pearson
Encyclopedia
Nick Pearson is an American speed skater
who has competed since 1997. He was named to the U.S. team for the 2010 Winter Olympics
.
Pearson previously competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics
in Salt Lake City, finishing sixth in both the 1000 m and 1500 m events
. He retired in 2005, but returned in 2008 to compete.
Speed skating
Speed skating, or speedskating is a competitive form of ice skating in which the competitors race each other in traveling a certain distance on skates. Types of speed skating are long track speed skating, short track speed skating, and marathon speed skating...
who has competed since 1997. He was named to the U.S. team for the 2010 Winter Olympics
2010 Winter Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially the XXI Olympic Winter Games or the 21st Winter Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held from February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University...
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Pearson previously competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics
2002 Winter Olympics
The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations participated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout...
in Salt Lake City, finishing sixth in both the 1000 m and 1500 m events
Speed skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics
Speed skating at the 2002 Winter Olympics, was held over fourteen days, from 9 February to 23 February. Ten events were contested at the Utah Olympic Oval.-Medal table:-Men's events:-Women's events:-Records:...
. He retired in 2005, but returned in 2008 to compete.