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Feb 14, 2026

American speedskater Jordan Stolz wins second Olympic gold with 500-meter race victory

By The Associated Press

Transparency Analysis

Article Quality:
80%
High Transparency

Primary Narrative

American speedskater Jordan Stolz won his second Olympic gold medal in the 500-meter race, joining Eric Heiden as only the second skater to win gold in both 500 and 1,000 meters at the same Olympics.

Who Benefits?

U.S. Olympic Committee

70% confident

Gold medal achievement enhances national prestige and medal count at Olympics

Jordan Stolz

90% confident

Olympic gold medals increase athlete's marketability, sponsorship opportunities, and legacy

Framing Analysis

Perspective

Neutral sports reporting focused on athletic achievement and historical comparison

Tone

Neutral

Language Choices

  • Celebratory framing: 'wins' rather than neutral 'competes'
  • Historical significance emphasized through Eric Heiden comparison

Factual Core

Jordan Stolz won an Olympic gold medal in the 500-meter speedskating event, becoming only the second athlete ever to win gold in both the 500 and 1,000-meter events at the same Olympics, joining Eric Heiden.

Full Article

With the win, Stolz joins Eric Heiden as the only skaters to take gold in both the 500 and 1,000 at the same Olympics.