November 21, 2022 – Heerenveen, Netherlands – Speed skater Jordan Stolz from the Town of Kewaskum is competing this weekend in a World Cup event in Thialf, Heerenveen, Netherlands.
Click HERE to watch (32:30 minute mark) Stolz race the 1500 meter against the winner of the 1000-meter race, Ning Zhongyan from China. Zhongyan captured first place in the 1000 meter with a time of 1:07:86.
In the 1500 meter race Stolz finished at 1:44:27, behind Zhongyan who crossed the finish at 1:43:91. Stolz finished in 9th place in the 1500 meter. The winner was Connor Howe of Canada with a time of 1:43:38.
Stolz has a personal best 1:43:16 in the 1500 meter. Click HERE to read about his world record race.
Stolz is dressed in his traditional blue uniform with white stars and red stripes on the sleeve.
Click HERE for a brief history on the progress of the speed skating uniform from a wool romper to the aerodynamic unitard.
On Saturday, in the 500-meter race, Stolz finished in fourth place with a time of 34:70. The winner from Canada, Laurent Dubreuil, finished with a top time of 34:34. Click HERE to watch at 59:31.
Also competing Saturday was the USA womens team in the team sprint. The USA team took home a bronze medal and third place with a time of 1:27:72. Click HERE to watch the awards ceremony at 3:07:57. The USA womens team: McKenzie Browne, Erin Jackson, Kimi Goetz.
Erin Jackson also finished 4th in the 500 meter with a time of 37.53.
