The sport in which the "speedskating" format is used for competition is primarily ice skating. This discipline involves athletes racing on ice in different formats, including short track and long track speed skating. Competitors focus on improving their times by fine-tuning their techniques, optimizing their balance, and enhancing their speed. Speedskating is a thrilling sport that combines agility, endurance, and strategy, with various distances and styles, ranging from sprints to longer races, showcasing the athletes' capabilities on the ice.