american speed skater Jordan Stolz continued his impressive streak on the World Cup circuit this weekend, defeating Dutch veteran Kjeld Nuis in the 1500-meter race in Calgary. The victory further cements Stolz’s position as a dominant force in long-track speed skating, coming as the international circuit heats up ahead of Olympic qualification for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games [[3]]. The developing rivalry between the 20-year-old Stolz and the 36-year-old Nuis adds an intriguing dynamic to the competition [[2]].
Stolz Continues Dominance, Defeats Nuis in 1500m at Calgary World Cup
Jordan Stolz once again bested Kjeld Nuis in the 1500-meter race at the World Cup event in Calgary on Saturday, November 18th, continuing a developing rivalry in long-track speed skating. The event is a key stop on the international circuit as skaters vie for World Cup points and Olympic qualification.
Nuis, 36, finished third in the race, trailing Stolz and another competitor. Reflecting on the result, Nuis acknowledged the age difference, stating, “He is half my age, no wonder I’m standing next to him!”
Despite the defeat, Nuis remains optimistic, expressing hope to challenge Stolz at the upcoming competition in Milan. “I smell chances against ‘unbeatable’ Stolz,” he said, according to NOS.
Joep Wennemars also competed in the 1500-meter race in Calgary, as reported by Sportnieuws.nl.
The result in Calgary underscores Stolz’s current form and sets the stage for an intriguing matchup between the two skaters as the World Cup season progresses. Nuis’s determination to compete with the younger skater suggests a compelling rivalry will continue to unfold.
