KEY POINTS
- American Jordan Stolz won men’s 1,000m speed skating gold with a new Olympic record.
- Dutch skater Jenning de Boo took silver; China’s Ning Zhongyan earned bronze.
- A late re-race for another skater delayed the medal ceremony.
American speed skater Jordan Stolz captured gold in the men’s 1,000 meters at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
Stolz crossed the line in 1:06.28, setting a new Olympic record in the sprint event.
The 21-year-old overcame an early gap to take the lead in the penultimate pair.
Stolz’s time surpassed the previous Olympic mark that had stood since 2002.
Dutch competitor Jenning de Boo finished second to claim the silver medal.
China’s Ning Zhongyan completed the podium with the bronze medal.
Medal proceedings were briefly delayed after a collision prompted a re-skate for another athlete.
The skater granted a solo re-race could not beat Stolz’s time and placed fifth.
Stolz entered the event as a favourite after dominating the World Cup circuit.
He already held the world record for the distance before the Games began.
His victory marked the United States’ first Olympic gold in this event since 2010.
The win adds to an impressive season for Stolz at 21 years old.
He now eyes further medals in the 500 m, 1,500 m and mass start events.
Stolz’s performance thrilled the U.S. contingent and speed-skating fans worldwide.
The Milano Speed Skating Stadium saw fast ice conditions produce top results.
About 29 competitors from 15 nations took part in the race on February 11.
Stolz delivered a powerful final lap to surge ahead of his rivals.
The event underscored his sprinting strength and tactical racing.
De Boo’s silver came half a second behind Stolz’s record pacing.
Ning’s bronze welcomed China onto the podium in the 1,000 m event.
Stolz has risen rapidly since his Olympic debut at the 2022 Games.
His speed and competitive drive have made him a standout athlete.
Olympic officials confirmed the record before Stolz’s medal was awarded.
The gold medal adds to the United States’ overall Winter Games tally.
Stolz’s preparation and performance highlight his potential for multiple medals.
Fans and teammates celebrated his achievement shortly after the race.
