Jordan Stolz Seeks 3rd Gold in 1500m at Milan Cortina Olympics

The 21-year-old speed skater aims to become the first male athlete to win three golds at a single Winter Olympics.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Jordan Stolz, the 21-year-old speed skater, is looking to win his third gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. After setting Olympic records in the men's 1000m and 500m events, Stolz will now compete in the 1500m, an event he did not participate in at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. If successful, Stolz would become the first male athlete to win three gold medals at a single Winter Olympics, matching the feat last accomplished by Eric Heiden in 1980.

Why it matters

Stolz's potential achievement would cement his status as one of the greatest speed skaters of his generation. At just 21 years old, he has already established himself as a dominant force in the sport, and a third gold medal would solidify his legacy and inspire the next generation of speed skaters.

The details

Stolz started strong at the Milan Cortina Olympics, winning gold in the men's 1000m event with an Olympic record time of 1:06.28, and then followed that up with another gold and Olympic record in the 500m event with a time of 33.77. Now, he sets his sights on the 1500m, an event he did not compete in at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The current Olympic record for the 1500m is 1:43.21, a mark Stolz will look to surpass on his way to a potential third gold medal.

  • Stolz won gold in the men's 1000m event on February 15, 2026.
  • Stolz won gold in the men's 500m event on February 17, 2026.
  • Stolz will compete in the men's 1500m event on February 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

The players

Jordan Stolz

A 21-year-old speed skater from the United States who has already won two gold medals at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Eric Heiden

The last male athlete to win three gold medals at a single Winter Olympics, accomplishing the feat at the 1980 Lake Placid Games.

Jenning de Boo

A speed skater from the Netherlands who won the silver medal in the men's 1000m event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

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What’s next

Stolz will compete in the men's 1500m event on Thursday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. local time in Milan Cortina.

The takeaway

Jordan Stolz's potential achievement of winning three gold medals at a single Winter Olympics would cement his status as one of the greatest speed skaters of his generation. At just 21 years old, he has already shown his dominance in the sport, and a third gold medal would solidify his legacy and inspire the next generation of speed skaters.