Pettit Center Celebrates Olympian Jordan Stolz with Billboard and Banners

The Wisconsin training center prepares to welcome home its star speedskater after his Olympic success.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Jordan Stolz, a 21-year-old speedskater from Kewaskum, Wisconsin, has won two gold medals and a silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. While Stolz is currently in the Netherlands preparing for the Speed Skating World Championships, his home training center, the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, is getting ready to celebrate his achievements with a congratulatory billboard and banners for the public to sign.

Why it matters

Stolz's Olympic success has brought immense pride to the Milwaukee community, where he trains at the Pettit Center. The center's efforts to honor him showcase the importance of supporting local athletes and the impact they can have on their hometowns.

The details

The Pettit Center has erected a Lamar billboard featuring an image of Stolz and his Olympic accomplishments. The center is also encouraging the public to come sign congratulatory banners that will be presented to Stolz upon his return. One of the first signers was former Olympian Bonnie Blair Cruikshank, who also trained at the Pettit Center.

  • Stolz won two gold medals and a silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
  • As of February 24, 2026, the Pettit Center's billboard and banners were prepared to welcome Stolz home.

The players

Jordan Stolz

A 21-year-old speedskater from Kewaskum, Wisconsin, who won two gold medals and a silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Pettit National Ice Center

Stolz's home training center, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that is preparing to celebrate his Olympic success.

Bonnie Blair Cruikshank

A former Olympian who also trained at the Pettit Center and was one of the first to sign the congratulatory banners for Stolz.

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What they’re saying

“What an incredible accomplishment he's made, and I'm so tremendously proud of him and proud that he's from the Milwaukee area.”

— Kevin Butler, Spokesman for the Pettit Center (jsonline.com)

“They've come in droves to sign it today and it's getting full. We'll have to order a second one.”

— Kevin Butler, Spokesman for the Pettit Center (jsonline.com)

What’s next

Stolz is currently in the Netherlands preparing for the Speed Skating World Championships in March, so he has not yet seen the billboard or banners at the Pettit Center. The center plans to present the signed banners to Stolz upon his return.

The takeaway

The Pettit Center's efforts to honor Stolz's Olympic success showcase the strong community support and pride for local athletes in the Milwaukee area. This type of recognition can inspire young athletes and encourage them to pursue their dreams, while also bringing a sense of unity and celebration to the entire community.