US speed skater Jordan Stolz has made headlines by winning a gold medal in the 500 meters event at the Olympic Games, repeating his earlier success from the 1000 meters. Stolz not only secured the gold but also set a new Olympic record with a finish time of 33.77 seconds, which is 0.55 seconds faster than the previous record set by Chinese skater Gao Tinjun four years ago in Beijing, who placed seventh in this competition.

In the race, Stolz's performance overshadowed competitors, with Netherlands' Jennings de Bo winning the silver medal, finishing just 0.11 seconds behind him, while Canadian Laurent Dubre took the bronze, trailing Stolz by 0.49 seconds. The competition's intensity was palpable, as Polish skater Damian Zurek came close behind the top three, marking a competitive event in speed skating this season.

The Milan and Cortina Olympics are set to run until February 22nd, indicating more exciting competitions ahead as athletes aim to secure their places on the podium. Stolz's back-to-back victories highlight his prowess in short-track speed skating, solidifying his position as a major contender in the current Winter Games.