Slalom - While downhill focuses on speed, this is the most technical event of alpine skiing. It is the shortest race, with the gates much closer together and sharper turns. Qualifying for the men's sprint classic has just finished.
As is tradition, the Netherlands has a number of athletes who have the potential to medal in the event. Femke Kok, Marrit Fledderus and Jutta Leerdam are among the top-ranked 1000m skaters heading into the Winter Games. It was Leerdam who won the silver medal in Beijing four years ago.
Jutta Leerdam wins Netherlands' first medal of the Games, watched by YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
The speed skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics begins Feb. 7 with the women's 3000m. Here's what to
One of the top competitors coming into this year’s event is Czechia’s Metodej Jilek. The top-ranked long-distance skater won the 5000m race in the World Juniors last year, and has the speed to make the most of his first Olympic experience.
Jordan Stolz plans to do four individual races at the 2026 Milano Cortina WInter Olympics and will be favored for gold in each event.
U.S. short-track speed skaters look to get back on the podium at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after being shut out in Beijing in 2022.
Here's everything to know about speed skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, including a competition preview, event guide, how to watch and daily schedule.
Olympic speed skaters often use something called "clap skates" to help them compete. What are they?
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