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 Sporting News provides all the details about Leerdam setting a new Olympic record in the 1000m speed skating event.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, have arrived as the top speed skaters in the world are set to compete for their respective nations on the global stage.

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Here's everything to know about speed skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, including a competition preview, event guide, how to watch and daily schedule.

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Americans Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe missed out on medals in the women’s 1,000-meter speedskating final. Bowe holds the world record in the event, but Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands won gold by setting an Olympic record. Jackson, one of Team USA's flag bearers, is the reigning 500-meter Olympic champion.