sports
February 11, 2026
Jordan Stolz crushes Olympic 1000m record to begin four-gold pursuit after reskate
US star forced to wait through rival Wennemars’s reskate

TL;DR
- Jordan Stolz won his first Olympic gold medal in the men's 1000m speed skating event.
- He set a new Olympic record with a time of 1:06.28.
- A reskate for Dutch skater Joep Wennemars, granted due to obstruction, added drama but did not change the outcome.
- Stolz is now aiming for a potential four gold medals across multiple events at the Games.
- This win is the first Olympic medal for the US in speed skating since 2010.
- Stolz's performance showcased his controlled and clinical skating style, a signature of his recent dominance.
- He is the current world record holder and a two-time world champion in the 1000m.
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