January 2, 2025 – Milwaukee, Wi – A big weekend on tap for the Pettit National Ice Center and Team USA as the Olympic Trials are this weekend, January 2-5, 2026. Doors opened at 4 p.m. and skating begins at 5:30 p.m. today. Start times vary the rest of the weekend.
Speedskater Jordan Stolz from the Town of Wayne is slated to skate Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. He will skate in the 500m, 1000m, 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.
- 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.
- The new 2026 Winter Olympic uniforms will be unveiled January 9, 2026. Watch for an update at WashingtonCountyInsider.com
- Early prediction – watch for Casey Dawson to qualify for the 5000m. His personal best is 6:04.40. Dawson skates in the third pairing this afternoon.
- Click HERE to follow along with the START LISTS through the weekend Olympic Trials
Click HERE to access data on 3000m U.S. Speedskaating
– 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.”
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Below is a previous article regarding the Olympic Trials and Speedskater Jordan Stolz.
Kewaskum, WI – US Speedskating announced the 2026 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Long Track will be held at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 2-5, 2026.
That means speedskating favorite and current world record holder Jordan Stolz will be looking to qualify in front of hometown fans. “Last Olympic trials were so different, with a lot of restrictions still in place. Having Olympic trials this year with a full crowd from my home state, with my family and friends all there will be amazing,” he said.
Stolz has dominated the international competition for the past three years, and he continues to train at the Pettit in Milwaukee.
Stolz is the current World Record holder in the 1000m and 7x World Champion, he looks to return to the Olympics for the second time as a medal favorite.
This Olympic Trails will be a unique opportunity for community members to cheer on Team USA as their Olympic dreams become reality.
Ticketing for the event will open to the public in early October.
Top skaters from around the nation will compete for spots to represent Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, taking place a month later in Milan, Italy.
“We are incredibly excited to have the city of Milwaukee and the Pettit National Ice Center host the 2026 U.S. Olympic Trials – Long Track Speedskating,” said Ted Morris, Executive Director for USS.
“This marks the 3rd consecutive Olympic Trials held at the Pettit. Over the last two Olympic Trials, we had a sold-out venue, incredible enthusiasm from the local community, and exciting racing from the skaters. We look forward to similar success next January.”
The Pettit National Ice Center (PNIC) has been a dedicated training site for speed skating in the country since it opened in 1992. The venue was the site of the 2018 & 2022 U.S. Olympic Speed Skating Team Trials, several World Cup qualifying events, and an ISU World Cup in 2025. The center is also a significant community asset, hosting more than 425,000 visitors annually for ice skating, figure skating, hockey, and other sport activities.
“We’re honored to welcome the nation’s top speed skaters and fans back again to the Pettit for the 2026 US Olympic Trials Long Track,” said Paul Golomski, General Manager of the PNIC.
“Hosting this event for the third consecutive Olympic cycle is a testament to the passion of our community, the dedication of our staff and volunteers, and the world-class legacy of our facility. There’s nothing quite like the energy in this building when Olympic dreams are on the line, and we can’t wait to share that excitement with Milwaukee and the entire country.”
At the ISU World Cup in 2025, the PNIC welcomed thousands of spectators to watch the international competition. U.S. skaters ruled on home ice, taking home 10 medals in front of the Milwaukee crowd. Ticketing for the event will open to the public in early October.
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About US Speedskating
US Speedskating athletes have won 91 Olympic medals, making it one of the most successful sports in U.S. Olympic history. The organization sets the stage for success by providing support, from local clubs to Olympic teams, and nurtures an atmosphere that encourages growth in the speed skating community. USS is recognized as the governing body for the sport of speed skating in the United States and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
About Pettit National Ice Center
The Pettit National Ice Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that supports the development and health benefits of skating among people of all ages and abilities. The Pettit Center actively promotes to the general public, young and old, the mental and physical rewards of recreational skating. As one of only two indoor Speedskating Ovals in the United States, the Center also helps prepare amateur athletes for local, regional, national and international competition in speed skating.
