The competition for the world allround speed skating title at Thialf appears to be a contest mainly among American Jordan Stolz and Norwegians Sander Eitrem and Peder Kongshaug.
According to AD, a Dutch news outlet, Stolz is leading after the first day’s events, with Eitrem and Kongshaug closely following. Among the Dutch competitors, Stijn van de Bunt holds the highest position, ranking sixth overall.
On the 5-kilometer race, only Norwegian Sander Eitrem recorded a faster time than Van de Bunt, highlighting the competitive nature of the field. The standings suggest a tight race as the event progresses, with Stolz managing to keep the gap narrowed and maintain his lead.