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Speed skating champion Erin Jackson made history as the first Black woman to win individual Winter Olympic gold. Now she's juggling naps, kickball, and pursuing her third college degree while training for another shot at glory.
Speed skater Emery Lehman received Oak Park's first-ever Key to the Village despite feeling he doesn't measure up to other local sports legends. The two-time Olympic medalist who joined Team USA at just 17 is finally getting hometown recognition for his remarkable achievements.
Japan's government is considering its highest civilian honor for speedskater Miho Takagi, the nation's most decorated Winter Olympian with 10 medals. The recognition celebrates her decades of excellence and inspiration to millions.
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam shattered the Olympic record in the 1000m at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, claiming her first gold medal with a blazing time of 1:12.31. The 27-year-old athlete proved her critics wrong after years of dedication to the ice.
Speed skating champion Jutta Leerdam won Olympic gold and silver at Milano Cortina 2026, then turned her platform into a mission to inspire young girls worldwide. The 27-year-old Dutch athlete is proving that champions can transcend their sport by becoming powerful voices for the next generation.
Bronze medalist Mia Manganello returned to her Florida hometown after making history as the first American to medal in mass start speed skating. She spent her retirement celebration giving back to the elementary school students who look up to her.
Three-time Olympic medalist Jordan Stolz returned to his elementary school in Slinger, Wisconsin, where nearly 300 students packed the gym to hear from their hometown speed skating champion. The humble athlete shared stories about his training, answered questions about his uncomfortable racing suit, and reminded kids that Olympic gold takes years of hard work.
Olympic gold medalists Shaolin Sándor Liu and Liu Shaoang traded their skates for the runway at Shanghai Fashion Week. The Chinese-Hungarian brothers walked in designer Feng Chen Wang's 10th anniversary show, marking their first time modeling.
Speed skater Ethan Cepuran returned to Glen Ellyn with two Olympic medals and received a standing ovation from the community that watched him grow from a toddler pushing a bucket on frozen Lake Ellyn to an international champion. His journey from dead last at age 10 to silver medalist proves that passion and persistence can overcome any setback.
Speed skating champion Jordan Stolz is returning to Kewaskum, Wisconsin, for a hometown parade celebrating his Olympic gold medal. The Friday celebration will end with the 21-year-old answering questions from kids at his former high school.
The Netherlands dominated the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships in Heerenveen, claiming both gold medals and all three women's podium spots. Femke Kok won all four of her races while Jenning de Boo set a championship record in front of ecstatic home crowds.
Speed skating's world championships brought thrilling competition and touching farewells as 21-year-old Jordan Stolz defended his title while beloved champion Martina Sablikova skated her final race. The weekend in the Netherlands celebrated both rising stars and the sport's greatest heroes.
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam's gold medal-winning suit just sold for over $212,000 at auction. The money will support the local ice skating club where her Olympic dreams first began.
The Netherlands claimed third place in the Winter Olympics medal table for the first time ever, bringing home 20 medals from Milan. The small nation's skating dominance proved unstoppable, with athletes sweeping events and making history on ice.
Athletes shattered nine Olympic records at the 2026 Winter Games, with the Netherlands leading the charge in speed skating dominance. Dutch athletes claimed four records as skaters turned Milan's ice into a showcase of human speed and determination.
American speed skater Corinne Stoddard just ended a 16-year Olympic medal drought for US women in short track, bouncing back from devastating early falls to claim bronze in Milan. After spending a day "crying in bed" following her worst races, the 24-year-old proved she could handle Olympic pressure when it mattered most.
A 40-year-old speed skater just became the oldest athlete ever to win Olympic gold in his sport. Jorrit Bergsma's victory proves that peak performance doesn't have an expiration date.
At just 21 years old, American speed skater Jordan Stolz claimed his third medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, adding silver in the 1500 meters to his two gold medals. The young athlete has one more chance to make history this Saturday.
Jordan Stolz is one race away from becoming only the second person ever to win three speed skating golds at a single Winter Olympics. The Wisconsin athlete could match a record that's stood for 46 years.
Dutch brothers Jens and Melle van 't Wout made their childhood dream come true by sharing the podium together at the World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Milan. The siblings celebrated together after finishing second and third in the 500m final.
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