Erin Jackson, an Olympic gold medalist in the 500m at the 2022 Beijing Games, will compete in the women's 1,000m today at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Jake Paul's fiancee, speed skater Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands, will compete Feb. 9 in the women's 1,000 meters at the 2026 Olympics.

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.

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 speed skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics begins Feb. 7 with the women's 3000m. Here's what to

Have a need for speed? Step into the world of speed skating, where ice skating meets racing. Here's what you need to know ahead the Milano Cortina.

Olympic speed skaters often use something called "clap skates" to help them compete. What are they?

TMJ4 Sports reporter Ashley Washburn learns speed skating from Olympic legend Bonnie Blair at Milwaukee's Pettit National Ice Center in this edition of 'Testing the Torch.'

Short track speed skating Arianna Fontana, 11-medal Olympian and part-time Tallahasseean, is set to participate in her sixth Winter Olympics.

From the schedule to the rules, here's everything to know for the short track speed skating competitions at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.