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Stolz Aims for Mass Start Gold Amidst Record Wins
21 Feb
Summary
- Jordan Stolz has already secured two Olympic golds and a silver.
- He set a new Olympic record in the 1000m event.
- The mass start speed skating event determines winners by sprint points.
Jordan Stolz is poised to conclude his Olympic campaign in Milan with the mass start speed skating competition on February 21st. As of today, he has already achieved significant success, earning two gold medals and one silver. His performance includes breaking an Olympic record in the 1000m race, an event where he currently holds the world record with a time of 1:05.37 set on January 26, 2024.
The mass start event introduces a distinct format where 16 skaters begin simultaneously. Unlike traditional timed races, results are determined by accumulated 'sprint points' awarded during intermediate sprints at laps 4, 8, and 12, as well as a final sprint on lap 16. The top three finishers in each sprint receive points, with the final sprint offering significantly higher values.
Viewers can catch the men's mass start semifinals starting at 9 a.m. ET on USA Network, with finals commencing at 10:40 a.m. ET. Streaming options include DIRECTV with a free trial or a Peacock subscription, which begins at $10.99/month. The Winter Olympics closing ceremony is scheduled for February 22nd.
