Washington native Cooper McLeod has qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics as a member of the U.S. Olympic speed skating team, according to his Team USA profile. McLeod competes in long track speed skating sprint events and earned his Olympic berth following a season that included podium finishes at the world championship level.

When Brittany Bowe and Erin Jackson take to the ice at the Milan Cortina Olympics for the women’s 1,000 meters in speedskating on Monday, they’ll be competing as individuals representing the U.S. and trying to beat each other in hopes of earning another medal for their collections.

Dutch speed-skating star Jutta Leerdam was blasted as “arrogant” and a “diva” for flying to the Olympics on a private jet instead of making the trip to Italy alongside her fellow compatriots. Jutta Leerdam,

Whether they were born or just play in the Sunshine State, about two dozen athletes came to the 2026 Olympics from Florida.

Much like swimming in the Summer Olympics, there are nearly an endless number of speed skating events in the Winter Olympics. From short track to long track to

Get ready to see the world's best athletes go head-to-head in their quest for the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic venues spread across northern Italy. From the city lights of Milan to the snowy peaks of the Dolomites,

Most countries that have competed at the Winter Olympics have taken home medals in multiple sports over the years. There are also some that have emerged

From the schedule to the rules, here's everything to know for the short track speed skating competitions at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.