The U.S. Women’s Speed Skating Team trio of Brittany Bowe, Greta Myers, and Mia Manganello shattered a national record on their way to a podium finish at the season-opening ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Kearns, Utah, last weekend.
The win sent a message to their competitors that they will be a team to watch on the road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in February.
U.S. Women’s Speed Skating Team Has a Blend of Old and New
Their performance in front of the home crowd at the Utah Olympic Oval saw them clocking in at an incredible 2:54.01. This terrific finish not only secured them a bronze medal behind powerhouses Japan and Canada but smashed the previous U.S. national record from 2013.
The performance was a significant moment for each member of the team. For Bowe, a three-time Olympian and a veteran leader, it marked a triumphant return to the podium and a powerful start to the season. Manganello, another two-time Olympian, added the team pursuit bronze to an already spectacular weekend where she also captured her first-ever individual World Cup gold medal in the Women’s Mass Start.
Rounding out the record-breaking trio is rising star Greta Myers. Her contribution was crucial to the team’s success and adds to her own impressive weekend, where she also set a new National Record in the Women’s 3000m. The blend of veteran leadership from Bowe and Manganello with the fresh energy of Myers has created a dynamic and potent combination that promises great things for the future of U.S. Speed Skating.
A Weekend of Records Should Lead to Future Success
The bronze-medal performance by Bowe, Myers, and Manganello was more than just a single race; it was a statement. It showcased their collective strength and signaled their intent to be major contenders on the world stage.
Their ability to shave over three seconds off a decade-old record speaks volumes about their current form and potential. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on this team to see if they can build on this momentum.
The journey to the 2026 Winter Games is a marathon, not a sprint, but starting the season with such a powerful, record-setting performance provides a massive boost of confidence and momentum. The combination of experience and emerging talent is proving to be a winning formula.
As the World Cup tour moves on to Calgary, the American women will look to continue their podium-assault, driven by the memory of the roaring home crowd and the weight of the bronze medals around their necks.
US Women’s Speed Skating Team Summary
- Event: ISU Speed Skating World Cup
- Location: Utah Olympic Oval, Kearns, Utah
- Team: Brittany Bowe, Greta Myers, Mia Manganello
- Result: 3rd Place (Bronze Medal)
- Time: 2:54.01
- Achievement: New U.S. National Record, breaking the previous record by over three seconds.
- Next: The second leg of the World Cup is November 21 to 23 in Calgary, Canada.
