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.

U.S. speedskater Casey Dawson raced in the 2026 men's 5000-meter event after missing the 2022 Olympics due to a positive COVID-19 test. Here's how he did. (AP Photo)

World record holder Sander Eitrem of Norway justified his favourite billing to storm to gold in the 5,000 metres at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday.

It's an action-packed Monday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with some of the biggest stars of Team USA slated to compete.

Learn how Olympic speed skating works — event formats, race distances, elimination rounds, mass start rules, and how skaters advance to medal contention at the Winter Games.

New week, old habits. Even on Monday, February 9, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will continue to attract nearly all the attention of the sports world. The spotlight remains on

Ted-Jan Bloemen of Calgary will end his Olympic speed skating career with one medal over 5,000 metres after placing 13th in the men's event on Sunday in Italy.

Here's how to watch short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a schedule of events, TV channels and live streams.

Frida Karlsson took home the first women's gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics in the cross-country skiathlon. Karlsson held a commanding lead throughout the final few laps of the 20-kilometer race.

The Olympic Games continue in Italy with various finals today. Here are the livestream links to watch all of the competition on Day 4. (AP Photo)