American speedskater Jordan Stolz secured his second gold medal at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium on Saturday, setting a new Olympic record in the 500-meter race with a time of 33.77 seconds, according to Time. Stolz's victory, coming just three nights after winning the 1000-meter race, solidified his dominance on the ice.
Stolz's coach, Bob Corby, provided crucial advice before the race, reminding him that even if his start lagged, the race would be won on the backstretch. "So you've got to burn, like you've never burned before," Corby said, according to Time. Stolz followed his coach's instructions, finishing .11 seconds ahead of Dutch speedskater Jenning de Boo, who also competed against him in the 500-meter race.
Meanwhile, organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics were replenishing condom supplies in the athlete villages due to a shortage, as reported by both CBS News sources. The high demand, particularly around Valentine's Day, mirrored a trend seen in previous games, such as Beijing, where supplies were quickly depleted. Athletes often take the condoms as gifts.
In other news, the Olympics are also facing challenges. According to a multi-source report from MIT Technology Review, the games are experiencing a diverse range of events including a government shutdown, legal battles, and a vigil for mass shooting victims.
In the tech world, Chinese AI startup MiniMax launched its new M2.5 language model, promising to make high-end AI incredibly affordable, according to VentureBeat. The model, which rivals top-tier competitors in performance, is being offered at a significantly reduced cost, shifting the focus from AI intelligence to its accessibility.
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