Speed skating at 2026 Milano Cortina: How it works, US stars to watch

Have a need for speed? Step into the world of speed skating, where ice skating meets racing. Here's what you need to know ahead the Milano Cortina.

The science behind some of the world’s fastest ice

Olympic ice is engineered to balance grip and glide. Here’s how physics, chemistry, and meticulous ice making shape the fastest sport on ice.
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‘NASCAR on ice,’ one Colorado springs nonprofit growing the sport of speed skating in Olympic City USA

Colorado Gold Speed Skating is a non-profit organization in Olympic City USA looking to expand the sport. The club welcomes skaters of all levels in what Yutangco describes as a team, family-oriented environment.

Winter Olympics 2026: speed skating gold for Italy, Cas upholds ban on GB skeleton helmets and more – as it happened

Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida won Italy’s first gold medal to get the party started at their home Games on day one

2026 Winter Olympics Day 1 Recap: Maltais wins bronze for Team Canada's first medal, figure skating team in striking distance of podium finish

The first full-day of competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is in the books. Valérie Maltais was the biggest story of the day, as she claimed bronze in the women's 3000-metre speed skating event, marking Team Canada's first medal of these Olympics.

2026 Winter Olympics Day 1 Recap: Speed skater Maltais wins bronze for Team Canada's first medal, women's hockey team takes on Switzerland

Team Canada looks to finish Day 1 strong after earning its first medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Speed skating-American Bowe savours final ride as Games career winds down

American speed skater Brittany Bowe is relishing the opportunity to close out her Olympic career on her own terms as she prepares for her fourth and final Games at Milano Cortina.