The World All-Round Speed Skating Championships are a series of speed skating events held annually to determine the best All-Round speed skater of the world. The International Skating Union has organised the World All-Round Championships for Men since 1893 (unofficial Championships were held in the years 1889-1892) and the World All-Round Championships for Women since 1936 (unofficial Championships were held in the years 1933-1935). Only since 1996 are the men's and women's World All-Round Championships held at the same time and venue.
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