jordan stolz

14, 1988 – It was the worst day in Dan Jansen's life. In the morning, he spoke to his older sister Jane, who was dying of leukemia back home in West Allis, Wis. A few hours later, the speed skater learned of her death.

MILAN — U.S. speedskating star Jordan Stolz won his first Olympic medal Wednesday, earning gold and setting an Olympic record in the 1,000-meter event. He finished with a time of 1:06.28, shaving nearly a second off the previous best time.

It's Madison Chock and Evan Bates's 1st Olympics as a Married Couple! Inside Their Relationship. First came friendship, then came Olympic medals, then came love. Partners on and off the ice, U.S. Olympians Madison Chock and Evan Bates are the dream ice dancing duo.

Stolz was the clear favourite for victory at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium, as he began his quest for four Olympic gold medals – in the 500m, 1000m, 1500m and mass start.