Olympic Suit Sells for Record $212K to Help Young Athletes
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.
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Netherlands Wins Record 20 Medals at Winter Olympics
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.
Nine Olympic Records Fall at Milano Cortina 2026
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.
Corinne Stoddard Wins First US Women's Short Track Medal in 16 Years
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.
Dutch Skater Jorrit Bergsma Wins Olympic Gold at Age 40
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.
Jordan Stolz Wins 3rd Medal at Milan Olympics, Eyes 4th
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.
Wisconsin's Stolz Chases Historic 3rd Olympic Gold
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.
Brothers Win Silver and Bronze at Speed Skating Worlds
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.
Jordan Stolz, 21, Breaks 2 Olympic Records in 3 Days
Team USA speed skater Jordan Stolz just became the first American since 1980 to sweep two Olympic sprint distances, shattering records with a rare combination of explosive power and endurance. Even his competitors call him "physically superior."
Dutch Women's Speed Skating Team Wins Olympic Silver
Joy Beune, Marijke Groenewoud and Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong claimed Olympic silver for the Netherlands in the team pursuit at the Milan Games. The world champions finished just one second behind reigning gold medalists Canada in an electrifying finish.
Shani Davis: First Black Athlete to Win Winter Olympic Gold
Twenty years ago, Chicago speed skater Shani Davis made history by becoming the first Black athlete to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Four years later, he did it again, becoming the first man to win back-to-back golds in the 1000 meters.
Japan's Takagi Wins Historic 10th Olympic Medal in Milan
Speed skater Miho Takagi just became one of the most decorated Olympians in Japanese history, earning her 10th Olympic medal at age 30. Her team pursuit bronze in Milan marks a career spanning nearly two decades of excellence on ice.
Canada Breaks 6-Day Gold Medal Drought at Winter Olympics
After their longest gold medal wait since 1988, Canada finally hit the top step of the podium when freestyle skiing legend Mikael Kingsbury won dual moguls on Sunday. The breakthrough has sparked fresh momentum as the team eyes a strong second-week finish with hockey, speed skating, and more events still to come.
Wisconsin's Frozen Ponds Forged 6 Olympic Gold Champions
From Madison's frozen lakes to West Allis rinks, Wisconsin has turned winter into a training ground for Olympic greatness. Six homegrown athletes have combined for 11 gold medals and multiple world records across five decades.
Dutch Skater Xandra Velzeboer Wins 2nd Olympic Gold
Xandra Velzeboer just claimed her second Olympic gold medal in short-track speed skating, dominating the 1,000 meters despite it not being her strongest distance. The Dutch team is having their best Olympics ever, outshining even their traditionally dominant long-track squad.
Femke Kok Breaks Olympic Record in 500m Speed Skating Win
Dutch speed skater Femke Kok claimed her country's fifth gold medal with a record-breaking 36.69-second victory in the 500 meters, becoming the first Dutch woman ever to medal at this distance. Her teammate Jutta Leerdam took silver in a nail-biting final race.
Japan's Takagi Wins Second Bronze at Milan Olympics
Speed skater Miho Takagi claimed her ninth Olympic medal with a bronze finish in the women's 500 meters at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The podium finish continues her remarkable streak of medal wins across four Olympic Games.
Japan's Takagi Wins 9th Olympic Medal in Speed Skating
Japan's Miho Takagi just became her country's most decorated female Olympian ever, capturing her ninth medal across four Olympic Games. The speed skating legend took bronze in the women's 500 meters in Milan, cementing her place in sports history.
Jordan Stolz, 21, Breaks Olympic Record for Second Gold
American speed skater Jordan Stolz just became the first U.S. athlete since 1980 to win two gold medals in speed skating at a single Olympics. The 21-year-old shattered an Olympic record that had been set just minutes earlier.
Jordan Stolz Wins Second Gold, Sets Olympic Record at 21
American speed skater Jordan Stolz just became the first U.S. athlete in two decades to win gold in the 500 meters, setting an Olympic record in the process. The 21-year-old's second gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics proves he's the rising star American sports fans have been waiting for.
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