Speedskating Is the Best Its Been In 20 Years: US Team Likely To Win Several Medals In Upcoming Olympics
Speedskating for the United States is as strong as it has been in 20 years, maybe longer. In the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, the American Speedskating team will be led by Jordan Stolz, who is a threat to win four medals in the upcoming Olympic Games. He is also a threat to be on Wheaties cereal boxes.
The American speedskating trial concluded on Monday, Jan. 5. With a well-rounded speedskating team, the Americans are a threat to the traditionally strong Dutch speedskating team in the upcoming Olympics. This article will discuss the team in the context of the just-completed Olympic trials. How many medals do you think America will win in speedskating in the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games?
Who Has Made the Speedskating Team Already?
While the final day of the speedskating trials is today, enough has already happened to be worth your while. The top story is the amazing Stolz. He has thus far qualified in the 500, 1000, and 1500-meter races. In the 1000, he fell right at the start and got up to finish third. In the 1500, he was so far ahead in world cup points, all he needed to do was start. He said he was tired and had a cold. Stolz has the Mass Start event today, where he is the favorite.
Stolz is not the only one to make the American speedskating team for the Milan-Cortina Olympics. Brittany Bowe is another favorite for the United States. She will be in the women’s 1000-meter and 1500-meter races. She is also one of the best in the world. Erin Jackson qualified for the Olympic Games in the 500-meter race. The explosive sprinter is a major threat to win a gold medal.
Who Else Has Made the American Team?
Oct 28, 2025; New York, NY, UNITED STATES; Nick Baumgartner poses for a photo during the U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in preparation for the 2026 Milan Olympic Winter Games at Javits Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
In the other sports, there are also American stars. It is not only the case that the American team will be strong in speedskating. The American team is going to be strong in other events as well. In Alpine Skiing, the American team will be headed by Lindsey Vonn
and Mikaela Shiffrin. Paula Moltzan has also made the team. Jessie Diggins has already made the cross-country skiing team. She is a medal threat there, having medaled in the last Olympics.
The Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams will also be a medal threat. Chloe Kim and Redmond Gerard, both past gold medalists in snowboarding, are on the team, and both are threats to win again. The Short track speedskating team of Eunice Lee, Julie Letai, Kamryn Lute, Kristen Santos-Griswold, Corinne Stoddard, Clayton DeClemente, Andrew Heo, and Brandon Kim is also strong.
Americans are likely to win multiple medals in Freestyle Skilling among Quinn Dehlinger (aerials), Alex Ferreira (halfpipe), Nick Goepper (halfpipe), Jaelin Kauf (moguls), Alex Hall (slopestyle/big air), and Troy Podmilsak (slopestyle/big air).
The American women’s biathlon team has been named. It is comprised of Margie Freed, Deedra Irwin, Maxime Germain, and Campbell Wright. Though they may not medal, they are expected to be competitive. The curling team is set. That entrancing event will have some new stars, though it is unlikely the Americans will medal in that event. More great Olympic qualifying is coming soon. The American figure skating trials will be this weekend, and there is bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton to watch.
Parting Thoughts
The Netherlands typically has a strong speedskating team. The Americans will challenge them in several events. That is not it. The upcoming winter Olympics are likely to be a bonanza for the United States. The American team is strong. The medal count will be almost like the games are taking place on American soil.
