FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2012, file photoi, Heather Richardson, of the United States, competes in the women's 500 meters at the speedskating World Cup in Heerenveen, northern Netherlands. The Americans have a pair of former inline skaters who are favored to claim medals in Russia. Richardson leads the World Cup standings in the 1,000, just ahead of her teammate Brittany Bowe. Bowe is ranked No. 1 in the 1,500, while Richardson holds down the second spot in the 500 behind South Korea's Sang-Hwa Lee. (AP Photo/Vincent Jannink, File)