Speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics Tags: Olympic Event, Olympics.Speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics was held from 14 February to 27 February. Ten events were contested at Olympic Oval. For the first time the women contested a 5000 metre race the longest distance contested by women in speed skating. thumbnail event Speed skating games 1988 Winter next event Speed skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics previous event Speed skating at the 1984 Winter Olympics Learn more... Loading...