Team USA speedskating sensation Erin Jackson is looking to repeat as champion in the 500m at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 15, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium. Jackson is the defending champion after becoming the first Black

Erin Jackson, the 33-year-old American, will take on a 30-skater field that includes Jutta Leerdam, who this week won the gold in the women’s 1,000m.

Follow live text, BBC TV coverage, radio commentary, reaction and updates from the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Follow live text, BBC TV coverage, radio commentary, reaction and updates from the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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.

Jordan Stolz has become one of the faces of Team USA during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, and his performances on the ice are surprisingly drawing comparisons to an NFL superstar. During these Winter Olympics,

Here's the full speed skating schedule for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

U.S. short-track speed skaters look to get back on the podium at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics after being shut out in Beijing in 2022.

US speed skater Sarah Warren fought through a litany of injuries to be able to live her dream. Now, she’s at Milan Cortina representing the US Olympic team.

The 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring 16 sports with 116 medal events, will take place from Feb. 4 to Feb. 22 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Preliminary events will begin on Feb. 4, the opening ceremony will be Feb.