Erin Jackson, an Olympic gold medalist in the 500m at the 2022 Beijing Games, will compete in the women's 1,000m today at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

As is tradition, the Netherlands has a number of athletes who have the potential to medal in the event. Femke Kok, Marrit Fledderus and Jutta Leerdam are among the top-ranked 1000m skaters heading into the Winter Games. It was Leerdam who won the silver medal in Beijing four years ago.

Jake Paul's fiancee, speed skater Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands, will compete Feb. 9 in the women's 1,000 meters at the 2026 Olympics.

Here's what happening Monday at the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics. Eileen Gu, Erin Jackson, and more will compete.

One of the top competitors coming into this year’s event is Czechia’s Metodej Jilek. The top-ranked long-distance skater won the 5000m race in the World Juniors last year, and has the speed to make the most of his first Olympic experience.

Erin Jackson is in the 11th of the 15 pairings in the 1000-meter speed skating. Based on race time plus preparation for the next race, each pairing should take at least two minutes (maybe more).

The speed skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics begins Feb. 7 with the women's 3000m. Here's what to