KEARNS, Utah (AP) — The Utah Olympic Oval has been chosen as the site of the 2014 U.S. Olympic trials for short-track and long-track speedskating.
U.S. Speedskating announced the decision Wednesday following a monthlong bidding process.
The long-track trials in Kearns, a Salt Lake City suburb, are set for Dec. 27 through Jan. 1, followed by the short-track trials from Jan. 2 to Jan. 5.
Short-track will select as many as 12 spots for the Olympic team — six men and six women. Athletes will compete for a spot on the team in the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 meters.
Up to 20 long-track athletes –10 men and 10 women — will be chosen.
The 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be held in Sochi, Russia.
