Wisconsin Native Shatters Olympic Speed Skating Record

21-year-old Jordan Stolz wins gold and sets new 1000m mark at Milan-Cortina Games

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Jordan Stolz, a 21-year-old speed skater from Kewaskum, Wisconsin, just won gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and set a new Olympic record in the men's 1,000 meters event. Stolz, who learned to skate on a frozen backyard pond as a child, has been turning heads on the world speedskating circuit for years, becoming the youngest single-distance world champion in history and winning multiple golds at the World Championships.

Why it matters

Stolz's record-breaking performance has captivated audiences and solidified his status as one of the rising stars of the Winter Olympics. His inspiring story and dominant skating ability have generated significant buzz around Team USA and the future of American speed skating.

The details

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Stolz won his first Olympic gold medal and set a new record time of 1:07.12 in the men's 1,000 meters event. This was Stolz's Olympic debut, and he has three more chances to win additional gold medals during the Milan-Cortina Games.

  • On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Stolz won gold and set the new Olympic record in the men's 1,000 meters event.
  • Stolz has three more chances to win gold medals during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

The players

Jordan Stolz

A 21-year-old speed skater from Kewaskum, Wisconsin who learned to skate on a frozen backyard pond as a child. Stolz has been a rising star on the world speedskating circuit, becoming the youngest single-distance world champion in history and winning multiple golds at the World Championships.

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What’s next

Stolz has three more chances to win gold medals during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

The takeaway

Stolz's record-breaking performance and inspiring story have captivated audiences and solidified his status as one of the rising stars of the Winter Olympics, showcasing the depth of American speed skating talent and the power of perseverance and dedication.