Special coverage:
2006 World Speed Skating Championships Full coverage of the World (Roller) Speed Skating Championships in Anyang, South Korea. Sept. 9, 2006
Day 7
Mantia Wins Marathon!
The World Championships end with Joey Mantia winning the marathon and questions emerging about the future of the U.S. World Team.
• Go to Planet story. Sept. 8, 2006
Day 6
U.S. Women Win Second Relay Gold
A battered knee didn't prevent Jessica Smith from leading her team to victory, but the U.S. men lost by a hawk.
• Go to Planet story. Sept. 7, 2006
Day 5
Mantia Topples 500m, 20K Records
USA's Joey Mantia set world records today in the 500 meters and 20K, but failed to medal in the 500m final. Jessica Smith fell hard but won bronze in the 20K.
• Go to Planet story. Sept. 6, 2006
Day 4
Mantia Wins Second Gold, Sets 10K Record
But timing problem knocks U.S. star out of medal contention in the 200-meter time trial.
• Go to the Planet story. Sept. 4, 2006
Day 3
U.S. Women Strike Gold
Victory in the 3000-meter relay ends dry spell for U.S. women, but frustration follows USA's Joey Mantia for another day.
• Go to Planet story. Sept. 3, 2006
Day 2
Mantia Robbed in Anyang
 Colombians used roller derby-like tactics to prevent USA's Joey Mantia from winning the gold in today's 1000 meters in Anyang.
• Go to Planet story. Sept. 2, 2006
Day 1
USA Wins 2 Golds
 Joey Mantia wins gold and silver in the first day of the World Speed Skating Championships. But it's an uneven day for Team USA as Brittany Bowe and Jessica Smith are shut out.
• Go to Planet story. Sept. 1, 2006
Night Practice in Anyang
 Opening ceremonies are today, but last night the skaters got in one more practice before the start of the 2006 World Speed Skating Championships.
• Go to Photos. Aug. 30, 2006
Team USA in Anyang
The  U.S. World Team arrives in South Korea for the 2006 Worlds. Take a peak behind the scenes with these photos by World Team coach Linda Wood.
• Go to photos.
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