Athletes from across the country travelled to Peoria today to compete in the Indoor National Speed Skating Championships.
This year the Civic Center hosted the event for the first time and organizers say the venue was perfect for this competition.
Participants competing for the national title are among the elite of this fast paced sport.. not just your average roller-bladers.
"It's action packed, fast speeds, they get down really low so they can use all of their muscles. They're on a tight 100 meter track", said Ricci Porter of USA Roller Sports.
Organizers say they chose Peoria because of the city's family friendly and sports oriented atmosphere.
The championships will continue through July 25th and the national roller blade figure skating championships will take place July 25th through August 9th.
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