American speedskater Jordan Stolz secured his second gold medal at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium, setting a new Olympic record in the 500-meter race with a time of 33.77 seconds, according to Time magazine. Stolz's victory, which came just three nights after winning the 1000-meter race, solidified his dominance in the competition.
Before the 500-meter event, Stolz's coach, Bob Corby, reminded him that even if his start time lagged behind his competitors, 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's performance on Saturday proved his coach's words correct, finishing .11 seconds ahead of Dutch speedskater Jenning de Boo, who took second place.
In other sports news, Real Madrid triumphed over Real Sociedad with a score of 4-1, propelled by Vinicius Junior's two penalty goals, as reported by Al Jazeera. This victory, also mentioned by Al Jazeera, propelled Real Madrid to the top of La Liga, ending Real Sociedad's 11-game unbeaten streak. The win occurred despite the absence of Kylian Mbappe, who was sidelined due to a knee issue.
Meanwhile, the Winter Olympics have been marred by judging controversies, with accusations of score boosting in figure skating and cheating allegations in curling, according to Fox News. Canada's curling team accused Sweden of a premeditated plan to catch them cheating, though Sweden denied any wrongdoing.
In tech news, multiple sources, including MIT Technology Review, reported on a profile of US Deputy Health Secretary Jim O'Neill, a longevity enthusiast influencing vaccine guidelines and supporting research into extending human healthspan. Additionally, an article explored the reality of high-tech heists, contrasting cinematic portrayals with the actual methods used in real-world crime.
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