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Soft ice at Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics caused multiple crashes in speed skating, affecting U.S. athletes like Corinne Stoddard and Britain’s Niall Treacy.
Speed skaters at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics, including Team USA’s Corinne Stoddard and Julie Letai, faced multiple crashes due to soft ice conditions at the shared venue with figure skating.
Stoddard fell three times, including in the 500-meter race and 2,000-meter relay semifinals, eliminating her from advancement.
Other skaters, such as Britain’s Niall Treacy, also slipped repeatedly exiting turns.
The softer ice, necessary for figure skating, is affecting speed skating performance.
U.S. Speedskating confirmed the challenge and said athletes are adapting through gear and technique adjustments, but the conditions remain a concern.
El hielo blando en los Juegos Olímpicos de Milán Cortina 2026 causó múltiples accidentes en el patinaje de velocidad, afectando a atletas estadounidenses como Corinne Stoddard y el británico Niall Treacy.