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.

The 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday feature medal events for speed skating, women's big air, men's Alpine team combined and ski jumping.

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.

Here's what happening Monday at the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics. Eileen Gu, Erin Jackson, and more will compete.

Erin Jackson is in the 11th of the 15 pairings in the 1000-meter speed skating. Based on race time plus preparation for the next race, each pairing should take at least two minutes (maybe more).

The speed skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics begins Feb. 7 with the women's 3000m. Here's what to

Updated 2026 Winter Olympics medal count for Milano Cortina on Feb. 8, plus the Day 3 results that moved the standings.