Several Olympic records were broken during the Speed Skating competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, with standout performances across multiple events.
ISU Skating, the official website of the International Skating Union based in Switzerland, provides detailed coverage of the event results and record-breaking performances.
Norway’s Sander Eitrem set a new Olympic record in the men’s 5000m event, following his World Record achievement earlier in January, which secured him the gold medal. In the women’s 1000m, Dutch skater Jutta Leerdam achieved a new track and Olympic record, underscoring her dominance in that distance.
American skater Jordan Stolz made a strong impression by breaking both the track and Olympic records in the men’s 1000m race during his debut at the Milan venue. Stolz continued to impress by setting an Olympic record in the men’s 500m event, earning his second gold medal at these Games.
In the women’s 500m category, world record holder Femke Kok also captured the Olympic record along with the track record, highlighting her remarkable performance in the sprint event. The competition remains intense, with further speed skating events scheduled, offering potential for additional records to be set.
