At the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Dutch short track speed skater Xandra Velzeboer triumphed in the women's 1000-meter event with a time of 1:28.437, securing her second gold medal. Following her were Canadian athlete Courtney Sarault and South Korean skater Kim Gil-li, who claimed silver and bronze, respectively. Velzeboer's success adds to her impressive tally, as she also won a gold medal in the relay during the Beijing Olympics, bringing her Olympic gold total to three.

In addition to Velzeboer's outstanding performance, Dutch skater Jens van 't Wout also made headlines by winning two out of three individual distances, including the 1000-meter and 1500-meter races. Latvian skater Roberts Kruzbergs achieved a commendable bronze in the 1500 meters. Van 't Wout is anticipated to compete in the quarter-finals of the 500-meter event, where he is expected to continue his pursuit of Olympic glory.

However, the Dutch mixed relay team faced challenges as they reached the semi-finals but did not advance, with Italy, Canada, and Belgium securing spots in the finals. The remarkable performances of the Dutch team in individual events highlight their dominance in short track speed skating at this Olympic Games.