Park City Skater Casey Dawson Finishes Top 10 in Milan Olympics

Dawson competes in second Olympic Games, earns eighth place in 5,000 meters

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Park City native Casey Dawson competed in his second Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, finishing in eighth place in the 5,000 meters speed skating event with a time of 6:11.88. Dawson, who trains and competes in Salt Lake City, got his start in the sport at the Park City Ice Arena with the Park City Speed Skating Club.

Why it matters

Dawson's top-10 finish at the Milan Cortina Olympics showcases the strength of the speed skating program in Utah, which has produced several Olympic athletes. His performance also highlights the support of the local community, including the Youth Sports Alliance, in helping develop young athletes.

The details

Dawson, a resident of the Utah Olympic Park, crossed the finish line in eighth place in the 5,000 meters event. Speed skaters from Norway, Czechia, and Italy took home the gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively. Dawson's parents, Mike and Tami, were able to travel to Milan to watch the event, a contrast to the previous Olympics in Beijing where pandemic restrictions prevented overseas spectators.

  • Dawson competed in his second Olympic Games in Milan, Italy in 2026.
  • Dawson finished the 5,000 meters event with a time of 6:11.88.

The players

Casey Dawson

A speed skater from Park City, Utah who competed in his second Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, finishing in eighth place in the 5,000 meters event.

Mike and Tami Dawson

The parents of Casey Dawson, who were able to travel to Milan to watch their son compete in the Olympics.

Park City Speed Skating Club

The club where Dawson got his start in the sport of speed skating.

Youth Sports Alliance

The organization that provided support to Dawson in his development as a young athlete.

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What they’re saying

“It's always fun to spectate live in Europe at speed skating competitions. The sport is so widely watched here that Casey gets a lot of crowd applause and appreciation.”

— Tami Dawson, Casey Dawson's mother (TownLift)

“He has made so many friends from around the world that it's neat to see him with them.”

— Mike Dawson, Casey Dawson's father (TownLift)

What’s next

Dawson will continue training and competing, with the goal of qualifying for the 2030 Winter Olympics.

The takeaway

Dawson's top-10 finish at the Milan Olympics showcases the strength of Utah's speed skating program and the support of the local community in developing young athletes. His performance highlights the progress he has made since his first Olympic appearance four years ago.