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flag 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.

flag 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. flag Stoddard fell three times, including in the 500-meter race and 2,000-meter relay semifinals, eliminating her from advancement. flag Other skaters, such as Britain’s Niall Treacy, also slipped repeatedly exiting turns. flag The softer ice, necessary for figure skating, is affecting speed skating performance. flag U.S. Speedskating confirmed the challenge and said athletes are adapting through gear and technique adjustments, but the conditions remain a concern.

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