The

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events have been contested at the

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since

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. The sport have a special status at the event, because the host cities are not expected to build a

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specifically for the Universiade. In years where the Winter Universiade doesn't take place, or doesn't include speed skating, the

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are sometimes held instead.

Events

Medalists

Men

100 m

500 m

1000 m

1500 m

3000 m

5000 m

10000 m

Mass start

Team pursuit

Women

100 m

500 m

1000 m

1500 m

3000 m

5000 m

Mass start

Team pursuit

Medal table

Last updated after the

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References

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FISU * {{Universiade Speed skating Sports at the Winter Universiade

International speed skating competitions