
Stolz nails Olympic-record 500m gold after 1000m triumph in Milan-Cortina 2026
Jordan Stolz capped a record night by winning the Olympic-record 500m in Milan-Cortina 2026, following his earlier 1000m gold; the Wisconsin speedskater, praised for his calm focus and relentless finishing kick, is rapidly becoming the U.S.’s Winter Olympic centerpiece, drawing comparisons to Eric Heiden as he eyes the remaining events.