Wisconsin Speed Skating Star Shatters Olympic Record and Wins Gold

21-year-old Jordan Stolz from Kewaskum, Wisconsin wins gold and sets new Olympic record in the men's 1,000m speed skating event.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Wisconsin native Jordan Stolz, a 21-year-old speed skater, just shattered the Olympic 1,000m speed skating record and won the gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. Stolz, who learned to skate on a frozen backyard pond as a kid, 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 and gold medal win has made him a rising star of the U.S. Olympic team, generating excitement and national attention. As a young athlete from a small town in Wisconsin, his success is inspiring for aspiring winter sports athletes across the country.

The details

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Jordan Stolz won his first gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Games, and he also broke the Olympic record for the fastest time in the men's 1,000 meters race. Stolz has three more chances to win gold during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

  • On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Jordan Stolz won his first gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Games.
  • On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Jordan Stolz broke the Olympic record for the fastest time in the men's 1,000 meters race.

The players

Jordan Stolz

A 21-year-old speed skater from Kewaskum, Wisconsin who learned to skate on a frozen backyard pond as a kid. He has become the youngest single-distance world champion in history and has won multiple golds at the World Championships.

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What’s next

Jordan Stolz has three more chances to win gold during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

The takeaway

Stolz's record-breaking performance and gold medal win has made him a rising star of the U.S. Olympic team, generating excitement and national attention. As a young athlete from a small town in Wisconsin, his success is inspiring for aspiring winter sports athletes across the country.