World champion Jordan Stolz of the U.S. extended his unbeaten streak into the new season by claiming the men's 1,000-meter title at the International Skating Union (ISU) Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, the Chinese mainland, on Saturday.
Following his victories in the 500-meter and 1,500-meter races on Friday, the 20-year-old secured the 1,000-meter race in one minute and 7.62 seconds, marking his third gold at the National Speed Skating Oval. The competition was fierce, with all top three skaters surpassing the previous record of 1:07.92 set by Thomas Krol during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
\"It was a great race. During the first lap I was a little bit tired from the 1,500-meter and 500-meter, but I thought I had the endurance to get through the last lap, so I didn't worry too much,\" Stolz commented. He had already lowered the track record in Friday's 500m event.
Having won the 500-meter, 1,000-meter, and 1,500-meter golds in consecutive world championships over the past two seasons, Stolz has firmly established himself as the leading male skater in both short and middle distances. The American sensation is currently on an impressive 11-race winning streak.
\"Especially if I keep continuing to win, I just want to stay ahead. But as of right now, I still have tomorrow to go. I'll be a little fatigued for that, but I'll try my best,\" Stolz said. He has the opportunity to win his fourth gold in Sunday's second 500-meter race, replicating his success from the previous World Cup in Nagano, Japan.
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Stolz races to third gold at ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing
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