Jordan Stolz Clinches Second Gold in Olympic Record at 2026 Speed Skating

At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Jordan Stolz solidified his status as a speed skating star by clinching his second gold medal in a remarkable Olympic record time of 33.77 seconds on February 14. Stolz, representing Team USA, continues his pursuit of a total of four gold medals at these Games.

Men’s 500m Speed Skating Final

The men’s 500m speed skating event showcased intense competition. Netherlands’ Jenning de Boo finished in second place with a time of 33.88 seconds, just a fraction behind Stolz. Canadian Laurent Dubreuil claimed the bronze medal, crossing the finish line at 34.26 seconds.

Historic Achievements

Stolz’s victory in the 500m makes him the first male athlete since the 1980 Lake Placid Games to win both the 500m and 1000m events in the same Olympics. His performance has garnered attention, particularly from seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles, who was in attendance at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium.

Race Highlights

• Gold Medalist: Jordan Stolz (USA) – 33.77 seconds
• Silver Medalist: Jenning de Boo (Netherlands) – 33.88 seconds
• Bronze Medalist: Laurent Dubreuil (Canada) – 34.26 seconds

The thrilling finale saw Stolz and De Boo almost side by side, with Stolz declaring, “I had a really good outer turn, and I could feel (De Boo) coming up.” De Boo expressed mixed emotions, stating the silver medal felt less sweet compared to his earlier gold in the 1000m event.

Canada’s Historic Bronze

Laurent Dubreuil’s performance secured Canada’s first medal in this event since 1998. Reflecting on his race, Dubreuil acknowledged the strength of his competitors, stating, “They just crushed my brief Olympic record, but I expected that.”

Final Standings and Future Outlook

Notably, defending champion Gao Tingyu of China finished in eighth place, unable to replicate his success from the previous Olympics. The competition continues to heat up as Stolz aims to add more medals to his collection.

As the Games progress, the men’s speed skating events promise more exhilarating performances, with fans eagerly anticipating Stolz’s next races.