Jordan Stolz Wins Second Gold, Sets Olympic Record in 500m

21-year-old speedskater from Wisconsin claims another gold medal in Milan

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Olympic speedskater Jordan Stolz, 21, from the Town of Wayne, Wisconsin, secured his second gold-medal finish in as many races at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. Stolz set a new Olympic record in the 500m event with a time of 33.77 seconds, beating his closest competitor, Jenning De Boo of the Netherlands, by 0.11 seconds.

Why it matters

Stolz's dominant performance in the 500m event, coming on the heels of his gold medal in the 1000m, solidifies his status as one of the top speedskaters in the world. His success has brought immense pride to his home state of Wisconsin, where he has received an outpouring of support from the local community.

The details

Stolz's strategy of being faster than De Boo in the 100m opener proved crucial, as he was able to maintain the lead throughout the race. Stolz's final turn was described as "perfect," allowing him to hold off De Boo's late charge. The young American skater's finish time was just shy of the world record of 33.61 seconds, set by Pavel Kulizhnikov in 2020.

  • Stolz secured his first gold medal in the 1000m event earlier in the Olympics.
  • Stolz set the new Olympic record of 33.77 seconds in the 500m on February 14, 2026.
  • Stolz will have a rest day on Sunday, February 16, before returning for light practice ahead of the 1500m event on Thursday, February 19.

The players

Jordan Stolz

A 21-year-old Olympic speedskater from the Town of Wayne, Wisconsin, who has now won two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

Jenning De Boo

A speedskater from the Netherlands who finished second to Stolz in the 500m event.

Shani Davis

A former Olympic gold medalist and Stolz's former coach, who provided analysis on Stolz's winning strategy.

Bob Corby

Stolz's current coach, who advised him to push hard on the backstretch to hold off De Boo's late charge.

Dan Jansen

An Olympian who was in attendance and impressed by the high-level performances of both Stolz and De Boo.

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What they’re saying

“I wanted to be ahead of him at 100m, and I could kind of hear him, so I thought, I need to go a little bit faster.”

— Jordan Stolz (International Skating Union)

“Jordan beating De Boo in the opener took all the race out of his competition. The only difference that separated them was the opener.”

— Shani Davis, Olympic gold medalist and Stolz's former coach (Washington County Insider)

“I felt good about the race when he beat De Boo to the 100m mark. But WOW, they both skated incredible races.”

— Dan Jansen, Olympian (Washington County Insider)

“I really enjoy it, especially, since they're back in Wisconsin and glad I'm making them happy and not disappointing them.”

— Jordan Stolz (International Skating Union)

What’s next

Stolz will have a rest day on Sunday, February 16, before returning for some light practice days ahead of the 1500m event on Thursday, February 19. The pairings for the 1500m have yet to be announced.

The takeaway

Jordan Stolz's dominant performance in the 500m event, on the heels of his gold medal in the 1000m, has cemented his status as one of the top speedskaters in the world and brought immense pride to his home state of Wisconsin. His success is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and the support of his community.