South Korean speed skater Park Jiwoo placed 21st in the women's 1500m final at the 2026 Winter Olympics held in Milan, Italy. Competing in the event on the 21st of February (local time), she crossed the finish line with a time of 1:58.26, which fell significantly short of her newly set national record of 1:54.05 from the previous November. In total, 29 competitors participated in the event, with Park's performance placing her among the lower half of the rankings.

Competing alongside her, Im Ri-won made her Olympic debut, finishing 28th with a time of 1:59.73. Both athletes are expected to participate in their primary event, the mass start, later in the day. The competition showcased the varied performance levels in speed skating, and the results may prompt questions surrounding training and preparation leading up to such a prestigious event.

The gold medal was claimed by Dutch veteran Antoinette de Jong with a time of 1:54.09, marking her first Olympic gold in her fourth appearance at the Games. Silver and bronze medals went to Norway's Ragne Wiklund (1:54.15) and Canada's Valerie Maltais (1:54.40), respectively. The outcomes reflect the intense competition at the Olympic level and the need for continuous improvement among athletes.