American speedskater Jordan Stolz cemented his status as a dominant force at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, winning the 500-meter race and setting a new Olympic record with a time of 33.77 seconds. This victory, following his gold medal in the 1,000-meter race, positions Stolz as a potential "speedskating GOAT," according to Time.
Stolz's coach, Bob Corby, provided crucial guidance before the 500-meter event. Corby reminded Stolz that even if his start lagged, the race would be won on the backstretch, urging him to "burn, like you've never burned before." Stolz delivered, finishing ahead of Dutch speedskater Jenning de Boo, who took second place. The rivals also dueled in the 500, with de Boo finishing second behind Stolz.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are not without their challenges. While Stolz celebrated his victories, other athletes faced setbacks. According to Time, Ilia Malinin experienced performance difficulties due to immense pressure. Meanwhile, Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam, engaged to boxer Jake Paul, secured a silver medal in the women's 500-meter race, finishing behind fellow Dutch skater Femke Kok, who set an Olympic record. This marked Leerdam's second medal of the games, following her gold in the 1,000-meter race where she also set an Olympic record.
Outside the realm of sports, other news emerged. According to Fox News, Lindsey Vonn was discharged from the hospital after a crash. Additionally, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk honored Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference, and the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup cricket match was underway.
In other news, Andreessen Horowitz's Speedrun accelerator, launched in 2023, is open to all startup types after initially focusing on gaming and media, according to TechCrunch. The San Francisco-based program invests up to $1 million per company, offering access to a16z's network and vendor credits.
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