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American speedskater Jordan Stolz shattered an Olympic record to win gold in the 1,000-meter event, wearing the same blades he used to set the world record. The 20-year-old saved his lucky equipment specifically for this Olympic moment.
At 36, American speedskater Mia Manganello won bronze in her last Olympic race after switching sports, missing podiums, and never giving up. Her medal broke the U.S. into second place in the overall medal count at the 2026 Milan Games.
Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong captured her first Olympic gold medal in the 1,500-meter speedskating race at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, powered by roaring Dutch fans dressed in orange. The champion edged Norway's Ragne Wiklund by just 0.06 seconds in a thrilling finish.
American speedskater Jordan Stolz shattered the Olympic record in the 500-meter race, clocking 33.77 seconds to capture gold for Team USA. At just 21, he's now chasing historic greatness with two golds already in hand at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
At just 21 years old, American speedskater Jordan Stolz matched a legendary Olympic feat that hasn't been accomplished in 46 years. Brazil also celebrated its first-ever Winter Olympics gold medal, proving dreams have no borders.
American speedskater Jordan Stolz just claimed his first Olympic gold medal, breaking an Olympic record in the men's 1,000-meter race at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan. The 21-year-old Wisconsin native finished in 1:06.28, beating Dutch star Jenning de Boo by half a second.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jordan Stolz returned to his Wisconsin hometown to crowds of cheering fans, parade celebrations, and kids dreaming of skating glory. The 21-year-old speedskating sensation is sharing his Olympic medals with young athletes while planning for two more Games.
Former Florida Atlantic point guard Brittany Bowe switched from basketball to speedskating after college and won two Olympic bronze medals. Now 37, she's competing in her final Olympics at Milan Cortina 2026.
Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz captured his first Olympic gold medal in Milan, shattering the Olympic record in the 1,000 meters. The 21-year-old phenom is now chasing history with three more events ahead.
Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz fulfilled his childhood dream by winning Olympic gold in the men's 1,000 meters with a blistering final lap. The 21-year-old set an Olympic record and kicked off his quest for four gold medals at the Milan Cortina Games.
American speedskater Jordan Stolz just cemented his place in Olympic history, winning two gold medals and one silver at age 21. The young phenom broke Olympic records and came within one medal of matching a legendary U.S. record.
Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz captured his first Olympic gold medal in Milan, shattering a speedskating record that stood since before he was born. The 21-year-old dominated the men's 1,000 meters and has three more chances to add to his medal collection.
Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz just shattered an Olympic record to win his second gold medal at age 21. The young athlete went from finishing 13th and 14th as a teenager to becoming the world's fastest skater in just four years.
American speedskater Jordan Stolz broke an Olympic record in the 1,000 meters, then sat on the track for 15 minutes waiting to see if his gold medal would hold. It did, launching his quest for four golds at the 2026 Milan Olympics.
Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz claimed his first Olympic gold in the 1,000-meter race, shattering a record that stood since 2002. The 21-year-old phenom is finally getting the American recognition he's long enjoyed overseas. #
Jutta Leerdam didn't just win her first Olympic gold medal in Milan—she broke the 1,000-meter speedskating record with a time of 1:12.31. Her emotional fiancé Jake Paul watched from the stands, tears streaming down his face as she made Olympic history.
American speedskater Jordan Stolz added a silver medal to his two golds at the 2026 Winter Olympics, cementing his place as one of the sport's greatest athletes. The 22-year-old's three-medal haul marks the best U.S. speedskating performance in over 40 years.
Three American speedskaters claimed silver at the 2026 Milan Olympics, earning their second Olympic medal together as a team. The trio set a world record just months ago and showed the power of teamwork over individual strength.
Dutch speedskater Femke Kok just shattered the Olympic record in the 500-meter race, adding another gold to the Netherlands' dominant performance on ice. Her teammate Jutta Leerdam, who won the 1,000-meter event, claimed silver in the same race.
Sander Eitrem stumbled during his first strides but recovered to win Olympic gold in the 5,000-meter speedskating race with a record-breaking time. The 23-year-old Norwegian overcame his rough start to finish nearly 6 seconds ahead of his closest competitor.
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