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Jordan Stolz is often seen as one of the most thrilling speed skaters to watch, thanks to his exceptional strength and speed.
Both observers and competitors view him as a once-in-a-generation talent who "pushes the limits" of what can be achieved in the sport.
Watching Stolz is truly witnessing history unfold. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, he proudly set Olympic records in both the 500m (33.77s) and the 1,000m (1:06.28). He joins the ranks of legend Eric Heiden as one of the rare athletes to win gold in both events at a single Games.
At the 2026 Milan Games, Stolz solidified his reputation as a prominent figure in speed skating through an exceptional multi-medal performance. How many medals did he secure?
The Sporting News breaks down Jordan Stolz's medal count and compares it to American greats.
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Jordan Stolz medal count
Stolz has three medals at the 2026 Olympics, including two gold and one silver.
| 1,000 meters | Gold | 1:06.28 |
| 500 meters | Gold | 33.77 |
| 1,500 meters | Silver | 1:42.75 |
| Mass Start | None | -- |
Stolz set a new Olympic record with a remarkable time, finishing half a second ahead of his closest competitor at 1:06.28—the largest winning margin in this event at the Olympics since 1984.
A few days later, Stolz doubled his gold count by winning the 500-meter race, clocking 33.77 to claim his second gold.
In the 1500-meter event, Stolz was unable to win a third gold in Milan, losing to China's Ning Zhongyan. The American had to settle for silver.
However, Stolz missed his opportunity to become the first man since 1994 to win three gold medals in long track speedskating at a single Olympics, finishing fourth in the mass start on Saturday.
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Which American speed skater has the most gold medals
Eric Heiden and Bonnie Blair jointly hold the record for the most Olympic gold medals won by an American speed skater, each earning five medals throughout their careers.
Heiden is renowned for delivering one of the most dominant performances in Olympic history. During the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, he became the first athlete to secure five gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.
Who has the record for most speed skating gold medals?
The record for the most Olympic gold medals won by a speed skater stands at six, an achievement jointly held by Ireen Wüst of the Netherlands and Lydiya Skoblikova of the Soviet Union.
| Rank | Name | Nation | Gold Medals |
| T-1 | Ireen Wüst | Netherlands | 6 |
| T-1 | Lydiya Skoblikova | Soviet Union | 6 |
| T-3 | Eric Heiden | United States | 5 |
| T-3 | Bonnie Blair | United States | 5 |
| T-3 | Clas Thunberg | Finland | 5 |
| T-3 | Claudia Pechstein | Germany | 5 |
How old is Jordan Stolz?
Stolz is 21 years old and was born on May 21, 2004, in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Will Jordan Stolz compete in the next Olympics?
Yes, Stolz plans to compete in future Olympics, with the next two in 2030 and 2034.
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