Short Track Speed Skating

[Cloverjo]

How is the lane draw chosen for the races? We never see anything such as in track cycling or speedway where racers pick a number, so is it random or based on previous results?

[joggerjayne]

Ooh, now that IS a good question.

[joggerjayne]

"A random draw designates the starting lanes, inner or outer, and the starting order for each group. Separate draws are held for each race."

(according to the Canadians ... who were he last English speaking country to host an Olympic short track event)

[joggerjayne]

And ...

"Positions are drawn by lot"

[joggerjayne]

http://www.speedskating.ca/teams/short-track/about-short-track

[Cloverjo]

Thanks, JJ. I knew that you would know. :)

[joggerjayne]

I wasn't sure. I had to look it up.

Good question.

[joggerjayne]

Ooh, thanks, CJ

:0)