China's Ning Zhongyan set an Olympic record on his way to gold in the men's speed skating over 1,500 metres on Thursday, denying United States' Jordan Stolz a hat-trick of individual gold medals at the Milan/Cortina Winter Games.
Stolz was trying to become the second American − Eric Heiden won five in 1980 − to win four individual medals in a single Winter Olympics.
Jordan Stolz came into the 1,500 meters a heavy favorite to win a third gold medal at the 2026 Olympics. But China's Zhongyan Ning staged an upset.
The organizers of the 2026 Winter Olympics have cleared 27-year-old Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam of any violations after she exposed her sports bra while celebrating a gold medal win.
After setting two Olympic records, Jordan Stolz skates in the 1500m on Thursday. Can he win his 3rd gold? Here's how you can watch. (AP photo)
Team USA speedskating sensation Erin Jackson is looking to repeat as champion in the 500m at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 15, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium. Jackson is the defending champion after becoming the first Black