Skating outside the designated track Assistance: Giving physical assistance to another skater. For example: pushing a teammate from behind for an extra boost, or allowing a teammate to lean on another for stability in corners Shooting the line or Kicking out: Driving the foot in lead ahead to reach the finish faster, resulting in the lead foot lifting off the ice and creating a dangerous situation for others Unsportsmanlike conduct: Acting in a manner not befitting an athlete or a role model. Including cursing at a competitor, kicking your feet, striking other skaters or officials, etc. Equipment: Not wearing the proper safety equipment, losing equipment during the race, or exposure of skin not on face or neck. False Start: Leaving before firing of the starter's pistol. On the second violation in the race, the offender on that start risks disqualification & must leave. Did not finish: Usually due to injury, the skater did not finish the race. Did not skate: The skater did not go to the starting line. In relay races, each team has four skaters, who can take turns freely by tagging. A skater may be relayed at any time except during the last two laps. Usually, the outgoing skater pushes the incoming skater to help the teammate to gain speed. World records Men Women Mixed Notable skaters The following is the list of athletes who are Individual gold medalist at the Olympic Winter Games or Overall World Champion and have won Olympic Winter Games or Overall World Championships at least three times. Men Women See also Short-track speed skating at the Winter Olympics References External links IOC – Short-track speed skating ISU – Short-track speed skating Speed Skating Canada US Speed Skating Italian short-track speed skating Australian Ice Racing Winter Olympic sports Individual sports Ice skating Ice skating sports