Where is Jordan Stolz from?

Jordan Stolz grew up in West Bend, Wisconsin, a city outside Milwaukee.

How old is Jordan Stolz?

Stolz is 21 years old. He was born on May 21, 2004.

When did Jordan Stolz start speed skating?

Stolz first tried speed skating at age 5, inspired by short track star Apolo Ohno’s performance at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Did Jordan Stolz compete at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

Following his unexpected wins in the 500m and 1000m sprints at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials, Stolz made his Olympic debut at the 2022 Games.

What distances does Jordan Stolz race?

Stolz specializes in the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m, though he also has raced in the mass start and team pursuit events at various competitions.

What is Jordan Stolz’s career timeline in speed skating?

By age 9, Stolz’s speed skating prowess was clear — so much so that his parents decided to homeschool the young phenom to allow him more time to train. Five years later, he earned his first senior national title and set his first of 23 junior national records, but it was during the following season that his career really took off. 

During his 2021-22 campaign, the then-17-year-old made his senior international debut, competing in his first World Cup, setting two junior world records apiece in the 500m and 1000m, and winning his first medal on the senior international level (silver in the 1000m). Then he exploded at the 2021 Olympic Trials, winning both the 500m and the 1000m in track-record times that eclipsed marks held by American great Shani Davis for 16 years. As a result, he was named to his first Olympic roster, becoming only the third U.S.-born skater to compete at his maiden Games at age 17.

His list of accolades only expanded from there. On the 2022-23 World Cup circuit, Stolz became the youngest man to win an individual World Cup race. Later that season, he skated to gold in four events at the 2023 World Junior Speed Skating Championships and three events at the 2023 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships, the latter of which made him the youngest-ever world champion, the youngest gold medalist in event history, and the first man to win three individual titles at a single world championships.

The following season, Stolz repeated as world champion, snapped world records in the 1000m and big combination, and became the youngest man to win the World Allround Speed Skating Championships since American legend Eric Heiden in 1978. The 2024-25 season brought even more records of all kinds (track, national, and world), four gold medals at the 2025 Four Continents Speed Skating Championships, and a record-setting 18-straight World Cup wins.

What records has Jordan Stolz set in the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m?

Stolz has set sea-level records in different races seven times, including three at a World Cup event at his home oval in Milwaukee last season: the 500m (33.91 seconds), in which he became the first skater to break 34 seconds; the 1000m (1:06.16), which he won by a greater margin than that separating 2nd and 13th place; and the 1500m (1:41.46).

Stolz also owns the current overall mark in the 1000m, as well as the national senior and junior records in each of the three sprints.

What were Jordan Stolz’s results at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

In his Olympic debut, the then-17-year-old Stolz placed 13th in the 500m and 14th in the 1000m.

How does Jordan Stolz compare to legendary skaters like Shani Davis and Eric Heiden?

Stolz often is compared to speed skating icons Heiden and Davis due to their shared versatility and once-in-a-generation talent that dominates nearly every distance in which they compete(d). Though the sport's landscape has changed in many ways since Heiden’s and Davis’ careers — the World Cup didn’t even exist until four years after Heiden retired — the three certainly are in a shared league of their own.

At just 19 years old, Stolz became only the third American man to win a world allround title and a world or Olympic sprint title in speed skating behind Davis and Heiden. Stolz’s victory in 2024 made him the youngest man to earn the prize since Heiden won his second of three consecutive titles in 1978 and the first to do so since Davis’ back-to-back victories in 2005 and 2006. Even more impressively, Stolz and Heiden are the only men since World War II to pair an Olympic or world 500m title with a world allround title in the distance.

Over his two-decade-long career, Davis collected 98 World Cup medals, and his 61 golds make him the second-winningest man in World Cup history. During his four World Cup seasons, Stolz has skated to almost half as many podiums (43) and about half as many top prizes (31).

Will Jordan Stolz compete at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics?

Though the official U.S. speed skating team will not be announced until January, Stolz is expected to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Could Jordan Stolz win his first Olympic medal in 2026?

As the world’s top speed skater, Stolz is poised to claim medals in each of the three sprints at the 2026 Olympics.

How is Jordan Stolz performing in the 2025–26 World Cup season?

The 2025-26 Speed Skating World Cup season begins in mid-November 2025. The first competition will be held at the Olympic Oval in Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 14-16.

What challenges could Jordan Stolz face at the Milan Cortina Olympics?

Stolz’s biggest challenge heading into the 2026 Olympics will be staying healthy, though he has spent the offseason taking extra steps to preserve his well-being. 

After an untimely pneumonia diagnosis just weeks before the world championships impeded Stolz’s training toward the end of last season, Stolz has spent a significant amount of time not only building up his physical strength and stamina, but his immune system, too.

How important would Olympic success be for Jordan Stolz’s career?

Having already carved a place among history's best speed skaters, an Olympic medal (or several) in 2026 further would cement his position among the world's elite.

How many World Cup medals has Jordan Stolz won?

Stolz has collected 43 World Cup medals, including 31 first-place finishes. Last season, after a record 18-straight World Cup wins, he was crowned the overall World Cup champion in the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m.

How many World Championship medals has Jordan Stolz won?

Stolz has raced to the podium in each sprint event in each of his three appearances at the World Single Distances Championships for a total of nine medals (6 gold). 

In his first appearance at the competition (2023), he swept the sprints, becoming the youngest single distance world champion in history, as well as the first man to win three individual golds at a single World Single Distances Championships — a feat he repeated in 2024.

At the World Junior Championships that same year, he secured a medal in every event except the team pursuit (five gold, two bronze).

How does Jordan Stolz rank in ISU World Cup standings?

With 17 gold medals across the first five World Cup events, Stolz ended the 2024-25 season as the top-ranked skater in all three men’s individual sprint events, earning the men's overall title.

What endorsements and sponsorships does Jordan Stolz have?

Stolz’s primary sponsor is the Dutch skating team Albert Heijn Zaanlander, which provides financial and training support. The US Speedskating team partners with several companies, including Under Armour, Nutricost, Airbnb, and more.

What skate brand and gear does Jordan Stolz use?

The US Speedskating team wears suits made by Under Armour. Stolz races in custom boots made by the brand Marchese and Viking blades, which he sharpens on his own.

How many followers does Jordan Stolz have on Instagram?

As of October 2025, Stolz has about 14,300 followers on Instagram.

What are Jordan Stolz’s hobbies outside skating?

In his free time, Stolz likes to camp and fish in Alaska, cycle, and hike.

Has Jordan Stolz been featured in documentaries, interviews, or media profiles?

Stolz has been the subject of many interviews and profiles, such as NBC Sports’ “Jordan Stolz: from his backyard pond to superstardom” and Forbes’ “Jordan Stolz: A Speed Skating Star Poised for the 2026 Winter Olympics.”

What are some fun facts about Jordan Stolz?

• Stolz first tried his hand at speed skating on a floodlit pond behind his family’s house
• At age 14, Stolz convinced Bob Corby, who trained Heiden, to come out of retirement after 20 years to coach him
• In the offseason, Stolz road cycles up to 18 hours a week to build endurance