Ice issues delay men's 500m speed skating

Ice issues delay men's 500m speed skating

RICHMOND, Canada - A Zamboni prepares the ice during a break in the men's 500 meters speed skating race at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, Canada, during the Vancouver Winter Olympics on Feb. 15, 2010. The event was delayed by about an hour and 15 minutes after the Zamboni, which treats and smoothes the ice between sessions, apparently broke down. (Kyodo)

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