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Rink Closing Endangers U S Speed Skating Legacy
Suburban Milwaukee Olympic rink, home to half the United States Olympic speed skating medals since 1968, faces closure for budget reasons. Notables such as Eric Heiden and Leah Poulos Mueller trained there, raising fears for future champions and national dominance. Wisconsin seeks non state funds to keep the 1966 oval open, with supporters launching fundraising drives and officials weighing cost cuts.
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Milwaukee
United States
Eric Heiden
Lake Placid
N.Y
Beth
Leah Poulus-Mueller
West Allis
Paulus-Mueller
America
Paulus- Mueller
Wisconsin
James Huntoon
Department of Natural Resources
George Howie
Oconomowoc
Wis
U.S. International Skating Association
Larry
Johnson
Kenneth Potts
Madison
Potts
State Fair Park
al Hentzen
Wisconsin Olympic Ice Rink Foundation
Heidens
Mike Woods
Poulos-Mueller
Peter Mueller