January 3, 2025 – Milwaukee, Wi – It’s already a sold-out venue for the Pettit National Ice Center as Day 2 of the Olympic Trials begins at 3 p.m. Racing on tap includes the 1000m mens and womens qualifiers. The big draw will be 1000m world record holder Jordan Stolz who will skate in the 16th pair against Conor Mcdermott-Mostowy.
Click HERE for a full lineup of men’s pairings in the 1000m
Stolz, from the Town of Wayne, is also slated to skate Sunday, and Monday in the 500m, 1500m, and Mass Start.
A couple side notes;
-8 men and 6 women will qualify for Team USA and participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
-Be sure to bring your signs and posters cheering on Team USA.
-Stolz is unlikely to meet with fans after the races this weekend, as he is fighting a minor head cold.
-Jordan Stolz has already pre-qualified for the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, and Mass Start. He still needs to toe the line at the Olympic Trials this weekend and will be recognized as a member of Team USA during a post-race ceremony at the Pettit.
-Stolz currently leads in point standings in the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m. He holds 5th place in the ISU World Cup points in Mass Start.
-New 2026 Winter Olympic uniforms will be unveiled January 9, 2026. Watch for an update at WashingtonCountyInsider.com When Olympian Casey Dawson was asked what he hoped they looked like he said, “Something patriotic.”
Dawson qualified to represent the United States in the 2026 Winter Olympics in the 5000m.
Dawson finished with a time of 6:12,85. His personal best is 6:04.40.
-Women will also skate the 1000m on Saturday afternoon, doors open at 3 p.m. and racing gets underway at 4 p.m. Click HERE for the pairings list. Some of the Olympic hopefuls in the 1000m include Brittany Bowe, Mia Manganello, Erin Jackson, Kimi Goetz and Greta Myers.
3_draw_women_1000-1_20260103012841– Jordan Stolz coach Bob Corby said “The 4 world cups in the beginning of the year are Olympic Game qualifiers meaning they will determine start positions, not just the number of starters.
– Training is intense – Coach Corby and 5-time Olympic gold medalist Eric Heiden both said it is the reason “most people can’t cut it at this level.”
-Training during the Olympic year is always harder. “Everyone came in a little leaner this year,” said Corby. “Jordan is in good shape and the program will only get harder.”
-Training includes 12 workouts a week. About 25-30 hours and 1 rest day. “And it’s getting harder. People have no idea,” said Corby.
-According to Corby, “skaters typically peak about age 24-29 so Jordan is way ahead of the curve.”
