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long track ![click to hear : long track click to hear : long track](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Two competitors occupy specific lanes; they take off simultaneously and skate against a clock on an oval track 400 m long.
lane ![click to hear : lane click to hear : lane](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Strip that is reserved for a skater during a race; after every lap, competitors change lanes to equalize the distance covered.
assistant referee ![click to hear : assistant referee click to hear : assistant referee](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Official who assists the referee in his or her functions.
referee ![click to hear : referee click to hear : referee](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Official who is responsible for applying the rules; the referee ensures that the competition runs smoothly and makes decisions on disputes.
start judges ![click to hear : start judges click to hear : start judges](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Officials who give the start signal and indicate false starts; a competitor who makes two consecutive false starts is disqualified.
500 m start line ![click to hear : 500 m start line click to hear : 500 m start line](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
marker ![click to hear : marker click to hear : marker](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Each of the pylons that delimits a lane.
warm-up lane ![click to hear : warm-up lane click to hear : warm-up lane](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Lane that speed skaters use to prepare for the race.
coaches ![click to hear : coaches click to hear : coaches](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Individuals who train the skaters; they devise strategy and give instructions to the skaters throughout the race.
protective mat ![click to hear : protective mat click to hear : protective mat](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Padding that covers the boards to cushion the impact when a skater falls.
assistant judges ![click to hear : assistant judges click to hear : assistant judges](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Officials placed near the crossover area to ensure that lane changes are executed properly.
track judge ![click to hear : track judge click to hear : track judge](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Official who ensures that competitors skate in the proper lanes, create no obstruction and perform their turns properly.
500 m finish line ![click to hear : 500 m finish line click to hear : 500 m finish line](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
electronic timing system ![click to hear : electronic timing system click to hear : electronic timing system](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Device that automatically records skaters’ finish times.
finish judge ![click to hear : finish judge click to hear : finish judge](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Official who ensures that the finish conforms to regulations.
timekeepers ![click to hear : timekeepers click to hear : timekeepers](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Officials positioned at the finish line to ensure that the electronic timing system functions properly; they keep time manually if necessary.
lap counter ![click to hear : lap counter click to hear : lap counter](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Official who uses a counter to indicate the number of laps left to the skaters; the lap counter also rings a bell at the start of the last lap.