U.S. Speed Skater Jordan Stolz Grabs Gold with Olympic Record

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American speed skater Jordan Stolz won gold in the men's 1000m final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, setting a new Olympic record time of 1:06.28. Stolz surged past rival Jenning de Boo in the final lap to claim the victory, becoming the first American since Eric Heiden in 1980 to have a chance at winning at least three gold medals at a single Winter Olympics.

Why it matters

Stolz's dominant performance in the 1000m event establishes him as one of the top speed skaters in the world and a favorite to win multiple gold medals at the 2026 Winter Games. His record-setting time also continues the United States' strong tradition in speed skating, a sport in which the country has historically excelled.

The details

Stolz trailed de Boo early on but was able to exchange the lead with the Dutch skater before falling behind again. In the final lap, Stolz surged at nearly 40 mph to overcome a deficit of almost a full second, passing de Boo on the inside corner and sprinting to the finish line to set a new Olympic record.

• Stolz set a new Olympic record time of 1:06.28 in the men's 1000m final on February 11, 2026.
• The previous Olympic record of 1:07.18 was set in 2002 by Gerard van Velde of the Netherlands.

What’s next

Stolz will continue his quest for multiple gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, competing in the men's 500m final on Saturday, February 15, as well as the 1,500m finale on February 19 and the mass start event on February 21.