Jens van ‘t Wout Claims Second Olympic Gold in Short Track Speedskating
Milan, Italy – Dutch short track speedskater Jens van ‘t Wout has added a second gold medal to his collection at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, winning the men’s 1,500m final on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Van ‘t Wout previously won a gold medal at the games.
Race Results and Medalists
Van ‘t Wout finished ahead of South Korea’s Hwang Daeheon, who took silver, and Latvia’s Roberts Kruzbergs, who earned the bronze medal.
Van ‘t Wout’s Olympic Journey
The 36-year-vintage skater, known for his distinctive gold tooth, competed in the 1000 meters earlier in the Milan Games, finishing sixth. He expressed that completing the 1000m race helped alleviate pressure, allowing him to focus on the 1500m.
Van ‘t Wout admitted to experiencing emotional reflection as he contemplated the significance of this being his final Olympic competition. He shared that he became emotional whereas attempting to share Olympic memories on social media, realizing the finality of his Olympic career.
Looking Ahead
The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are being held from February 6 to February 22, 2026, bringing together the world’s top athletes in Italy. More information about the games can be found on the official Olympics website.