The Netherlands prep for potential speedskating marathon race by clearing new snowfall from ice

7 February 2012, 7:45 am

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- Volunteers poured onto frozen rivers and lakes in the northern Netherlands on Tuesday to shovel away snow that is one of the major hurdles in the way of a grueling speedskating race being held for the first time in 15 years.... Read More »

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