Speed Skating World Cup: Top Athletes to Watch in Poland
The ISU Speed Skating World Cup heads to its fifth and penultimate stop in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland, from February 21-23, 2025.
With the World Championships (March 13-16 in Norway) and the 2026 Winter Olympics on the horizon, the Ice Arena Tomaszów Mazowiecki will host the world’s fastest skaters as they chase crucial points and podium finishes.
Let’s take a look at the standout athletes to watch!
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Jordan Stolz: The Rising Superstar
At just 20 years old, Jordan Stolz has already cemented himself as a dominant force in speed skating. The American sensation has:
✅ Won multiple world titles
✅ Set track records in the 1000m (1:08.04) and 1500m (1:44.45)
✅ Swept gold in the 500m, 1000m, 1500m, and team pursuit at the Four Continents Championships
This season, Stolz has been nearly unstoppable. He remains undefeated in the 1000m and 1500m and has claimed multiple World Cup victories in Japan, China, Canada, and the U.S. His rare ability to dominate both sprint and endurance events makes him a must-watch in Poland.
Shinhama Tatsuya: The Man Who Ended Stolz’s Streak
Japanese sprinter Shinhama Tatsuya, 28, is one of the few athletes who has managed to beat Stolz this season. He shocked the world by snapping Stolz’s 18-race winning streak with a stunning 500m victory at the Milwaukee World Cup.
After battling back from a serious injury in 2024, Shinhama now sits third in the 500m World Cup rankings and is eager to prove that his Milwaukee win was no fluke. Can he pull off another upset in Poland?
With Olympic dreams at stake, expect high-speed action and fierce competition as Poland’s world’s best skaters take the ice!
This article was initially published in Olympics
