Jordan Stolz Leads Revitalized U.S. Speedskating Into Milan With Multi-Event Bid

U.S. leaders describe a unified roster boosted by Stolz’s dominance, with the world-record men’s pursuit viewed as a prime medal chance.

Overview

Stolz is confirmed for the 500m, 1,000m, 1,500m and mass start at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with the option to join team pursuit if circumstances warrant.
Coaches and teammates label Stolz the world’s best, noting his 1,000m world record, back-to-back world titles in his three main distances and a 7-0 December World Cup run.
The U.S. men’s team pursuit holds the world record and enters as a gold favorite, with Emery Lehman, Ethan Cepuran and Casey Dawson the usual trio and Stolz a possible lineup option.
Executive director Ted Morris says this is the most united group he has seen in his four Olympics with US Speedskating, crediting Stolz’s rise for lifting the entire team.
Veterans Erin Jackson (500m, 1,000m) and Brittany Bowe (1,000m, 1,500m, team pursuit) anchor key events, as leaders also acknowledge training costs that can reach $15,000 in an Olympic year.