Jordan Stolz Targets 1000m Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics Debut
Jordan Stolz is focusing on winning the gold medal in the 1000m event at his debut in the 2026 Winter Olympics. The young skater has made headlines with remarkable performances leading up to the Games.
Rivals in the 1000m Event
Stolz will face tough competition from several skilled athletes. Among them are:
- Jenning de Boo (Netherlands): Stolz’s main rival, de Boo has previously secured gold and silver in the 500m and 1000m events, respectively, at the 2025 World Championships.
- Joep Wennemars (Netherlands): Another formidable opponent, Wennemars claimed the gold in both the 2025 World Championships and has a lineage of successful speed skaters.
- Damian Zurek (Poland): Zurek secured silver in the 1000m twice behind Stolz and recently showed strong performances in the 500m.
De Boo and Wennemars have maintained impressive rankings. As of now, de Boo sits at world No. 3 in the 1000m, followed closely by Wennemars in the 4th position.
Stolz’s Season Highlights
This season, Stolz has distinguished himself by skating four of his five 1000m victories in under 1:07. Remarkably, he achieved this time outside of the Olympic venues in Salt Lake City and Calgary, a historic feat for any athlete.
Current 1000m Record
The existing Olympic record for the 1000m remains at 1 minute, 7.18 seconds, a time set during the 2002 Salt Lake City Games. Stolz’s remarkable performances signal a potential shift in this long-standing record.
With the 2026 Winter Olympics on the horizon, all eyes are on Stolz as he prepares for this significant milestone in his career. The competition promises to be fierce, but Stolz is determined to make his mark.
