Jordan Stolz Hat Draws Side-Eye From Olympic Speedskater's Coach
Summary
Jordan Stolz, a speedskater for Team USA, won his second gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's 500-meter long track event. His choice of wearing a colorful flower hat gifted by a Dutch fan, typically given to winners, drew a mixed reaction. Stolz is the first American since 1980 to win two gold medals in speed skating.Key Facts
- Jordan Stolz won gold in both the 500-meter and 1,000-meter speed skating events at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- Stolz wore a colorful flower hat, a tradition from a Dutch fan, on the podium after his victory.
- The hat must be returned after being worn once.
- Stolz's coach, Bob Corby, expressed his disapproval of the hat, hoping for something more impressive.
- Stolz is scheduled to compete in the 1,500-meter race and the mass start on February 19 and 21, respectively.
- He is the first American since Eric Heiden in 1980 to win two gold medals in speed skating.
- Stolz previously competed in the Beijing Olympics in 2022, finishing 14th in the 1,000-meter and 13th in the 500-meter events.
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