Long Track Speed Skating

The Richmond Oval has been given high praise at almost every turn - until now.

The U.S. Speed Skating Association, along with The Dutch Speed Skating Association (KNSB), have formally asked officials that the Oval's neon green blocks be replaced with a colour that's more clearly visible to the speed skaters.

Several skaters have complained that the markers blend in with the ice and are difficult to see, making them a hazard as athletes race by at excessive speeds.

The green markers, which are normally red, were made to blend in with the colour scheme of the 2010 Winter Games.

The issue will be discussed later this week at a team leaders meeting on February 10th.