American speedskater Jordan Stolz secured his second gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, winning the men's 500-meter race on Saturday, February 14th. Stolz, who previously won the 1000-meter race, is now two for two in his bid for multiple gold medals, according to NPR News.
Stolz's victory in the 500 meters saw him finish in 33.77 seconds, setting a new Olympic record, as reported by Time. He finished .11 seconds ahead of Dutch speedskater Jenning de Boo, with whom he was paired on the oval. Stolz's coach, Bob Corby, reminded him before the race that even if his start time trailed his competition, 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.
The Milan Cortina Olympics have seen other developments, including the replenishment of condom supplies due to high demand, as noted in a multi-source report by Time. Another multi-source report from NPR News highlighted a range of events, including political developments and advancements in science.
Stolz's performance has drawn comparisons to speedskating legends. He now joins Eric Heiden as the only skaters to win both the 500 and 1,000 meters, according to NPR News. With two gold medals already secured, the possibility of Stolz achieving four golds at these Olympics is not out of the question, as suggested by NPR News.
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