Indian speed skating pioneer fights to stay in the US and train for Olympic dream

Indian speed skating pioneer fights to stay in the US and train for Olympic dream

For Shruti Kotwal, the American dream is measured in laps. Kotwal is India's first and only female speed skater, but her ability to continue training is in question.Most days, Kotwal can be found at the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns, training for an eventual spot for the World Cup or Olympics. "It takes a lot out of you physically, financially, emotionally," Kotwal explained.The 34-year-old grew up in a country where skaters like her are rare. She…