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.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, have arrived as the top speed skaters in the world are set to compete for their respective nations on the global stage.

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.

The Sporting News provides all the details about Leerdam setting a new Olympic record in the 1000m speed skating event.

Here's what happening Monday at the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics. Eileen Gu, Erin Jackson, and more will compete.

Apolo Ohno trends as speed skating fans wonder what U.S. Olympic legend is doing now originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Apolo Anton Ohno is an American legend from his Winter Olympics career. Ohno, the short track speed skater, won eight medals in his career.

The speed skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics continues Feb. 8 with the men's 5000m. Here's what to