Today Wrapped – February 13th 2026

Summary of February 13th 2026

Top athletes gear up for key 500m and team pursuit events at Milano Cortina 2026.
Notable nationality switch as Vladimir Semirunniy opts to represent Poland.
Former Olympian Bob de Jong attends the games as a spectator in Milan.
Personal stories: Eldering’s artistic passions and Bergsma’s season reflections.
Iowan Zach Stoppelmoor set for Winter Olympic competition.

Olympic Speed Skating Competition and Lineup Updates

Jenning de Boo and Femke Kok Poised for Key Weekend
Jenning de Boo is preparing nervously for the men’s 500-meter race after winning silver in the 1000 meters, aiming for gold in an important weekend of competition alongside Femke Kok, who is favored for the women’s 500 meters.
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Top Speed Skaters Prepare for Men’s 500m and Women’s Team Pursuit
Jordan Stolz targets a second Olympic gold in the men’s 500m event at Milano Cortina 2026, facing fierce rivals including Jenning de Boo and Damián Roszko, while women’s team pursuit strategies take shape.
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Rintje Ritsma to Decide Men’s Team Pursuit Lineup
Dutch coach Rintje Ritsma will finalize whether Stijn van de Bunt or Jorrit Bergsma joins the men’s Olympic team pursuit after the 10,000 meter event, following Casey Dawson’s withdrawal which caused a revised starting order.
Details here
Starting order revision

Jutta Leerdam Aims for Second Gold in 500m
1000m Olympic champion Jutta Leerdam prepares to compete in the 500m event against rivals Femke Kok and Erin Mucha, strengthening the Dutch team’s medal prospects.
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Debutants and Nationality Changes
Dutch skater Sebas Diniz is excited for his Olympic debut in the 500-meter event, confident in his ability to perform under pressure.
Read Sebas Diniz’s outlook

Meanwhile, Vladimir Semirunniy has switched national allegiances from Russia to Poland, calling the change life-altering ahead of the games.
His story here

Athlete Features and Personal Insights

Eldering Shares Artistic Side Beyond Skating
Dutch speed skater Remmelt Eldering opens up about his passion for painting and collecting natural objects, describing art as a personal and enriching hobby.

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Bergsma Reflects on Season and Support
Patrick Bergsma reflects on his recent skating season’s progress and the vital support from family and fans that motivates him to keep competing at a high level.

Full reflection

Olympic Participation and Spectator Updates

Iowan Zach Stoppelmoor to Compete at Winter Olympics
Iowan athlete Zach Stoppelmoor will take part in the 2026 Winter Olympic speed skating events, representing US hopes on the international stage.

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Olympic Veteran Bob de Jong Returns as Spectator
Former Olympic speed skater Bob de Jong attends the Winter Games in Milan as a spectator, observing the expansion of international participation with keen interest.

Read his story