Czech Skater Metoděj Jílek Wins 2026 Olympic 10,000m Speed Skating Gold
In a thrilling display of speed and determination, Czechia’s Metoděj Jílek triumphed in the men’s 10,000m speed skating event at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium. This victory, achieved on February 13, 2026, marked his second medal of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
Metoděj Jílek’s Olympic Journey
The 19-year-old speed skater demonstrated exceptional skill in the longest event of the speed skating program. Jílek began his decisive push with eight laps remaining, focusing on eclipsing the leading time set by Vladimir Semirunniy of Poland, which was 12:39.08. Jílek matched Semirunniy’s pace before pulling ahead with remarkable speed, registering multiple laps under 30 seconds.
Final Results
Although Jílek had his sights set on the Olympic record of 12:30.74, established by Nils van der Poel at the Beijing 2022 Games, he finished with a time of 12:33.43. This impressive performance secured him the gold medal, while Semirunniy took silver and Jorrit Bergsma from the Netherlands claimed bronze.
- Gold: Metoděj Jílek (CZE) – 12:33.43
- Silver: Vladimir Semirunniy (POL) – 12:39.08
- Bronze: Jorrit Bergsma (NED) – 12:40.48
Jílek’s outstanding performance not only highlighted his talent but also set the stage for his future in speed skating. Stay tuned for more updates on his journey in the Olympics and beyond.
