Jordan Stolz Sweeps 3 World Cup Titles Before Olympics

While most Americans were starting their Friday morning coffee, Jordan Stolz was making history on ice 4,500 miles away in Inzell, Germany.

The 21-year-old speedskater from Wisconsin just smashed the track record in the 1000-meter with a time of 1:06.83, becoming the first skater ever to break 1:07 on that ice. More impressively, he completed a perfect 5-for-5 sweep across three different distances this World Cup season.

Stolz started his weekend strong on Friday by securing gold in the 1500-meter with a time of 1:41.95, nearly two seconds faster than his closest competitor. He also earned silver in the 500-meter, losing by less than half a second to Poland's Damian Zurek who skated the race of his life.

On Saturday, Stolz faced off against 18-year-old German standout Finn Sonnekalb in the 1000-meter. Starting in the outside lane, Stolz exploded from the blocks with the fastest opener of the day at 16.21 seconds for the first 200 meters.

As he crossed the finish line, the announcer declared him "a skater of a generation." The win secured Stolz's historic hat trick, marking perfect 5-for-5 finishes in the 500-meter, 1000-meter, and 1500-meter events this season.

Why This Inspires

What makes Stolz's achievement even more remarkable is that his coach, Bob Corby, believes he hasn't even scratched the surface of his potential. When asked how much growth potential remains, Corby simply said, "A lot."

"You have six years of training in your legs," Corby told Stolz. "It just keeps building."

The consistency is what stands out most. Race after race, Stolz delivers performances that blend power, precision, and mental toughness that athletes spend careers trying to develop.

After his silver medal finish in the 500-meter, Stolz remained unfazed. "I've been training a lot of volume lately and it didn't affect my top-end speed too much, although I still think I can improve a little," he told reporters.

Now Stolz heads to Milan, Italy, where the Winter Olympics kick off February 6, 2026. His first Olympic race is the 1000-meter on February 11, followed by three more events where he'll compete for gold.

The young athlete from Washington County carries not just the hopes of his hometown but the momentum of a truly historic season.