The women’s 1000m speed skating final on Day 3 (February 9, 2026) at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium delivered excitement, Olympic records, and a dominant Dutch performance. The Netherlands claimed a 1-2 finish with Jutta Leerdam upgrading her Beijing 2022 silver to gold in a stunning Olympic-record time of 1:12.31 (breaking the previous mark set minutes earlier by her teammate). Femke Kok took silver (1:12.59, also under the old record), while defending champion Miho Takagi of Japan earned bronze (1:13.95).
This marked Leerdam’s first Olympic gold (cheered on by fiancé Jake Paul in the stands) and extended the Netherlands’ strong start in speed skating. The event saw three Olympic records in the distance across recent Games, highlighting the fast, temporary Milan oval.
Final 2026 Winter Olympics Women’s 1000m Speed Skating Results
Here are the final 2026 Winter Olympics WOmen’s 1000m speed skating results for you (and times).
- Gold: Jutta Leerdam (NED) – 1:12.31 (Olympic Record)
- Silver: Femke Kok (NED) – 1:12.59
- Bronze: Miho Takagi (JPN) – 1:13.95
USA Performance:
- Brittany Bowe (world record holder in the 1000m from 2019) finished 4th (1:14.55) – just 0.6 seconds off bronze in a heartbreaking near-miss. Bowe, 37 and competing in her final Olympics, showed her trademark power but couldn’t close the gap in the final laps.
- Erin Jackson (2022 Olympic gold medalist in the 500m, skating through back issues) placed 6th (time ~1:15.xx range per reports) – a solid effort in her first Olympic 1000m, but no podium finish.
Other notables: Canada’s Béatrice Lamarche debuted strongly with 5th place; the field included 30 skaters from 15 nations.
Key Moments & Highlights
- Kok set an early Olympic record (1:12.59) in her pair, raising expectations.
- Leerdam, racing in the final pair against Takagi, delivered a flawless, aggressive skate—steady strides, powerful push, and a surge in the closing 200m to shave nearly 0.3 seconds off Kok’s mark.
- Takagi (Beijing 2022 gold) secured her eighth Olympic medal overall, tying her as one of Japan’s most decorated Winter athletes and matching Bonnie Blair’s three 1000m podiums.
- USA duo Bowe and Jackson were in contention early but faded slightly in the back half—Bowe’s 4th was her best distance result here, while Jackson’s focus remains on future events.
The Dutch dominance pushed Netherlands up in the speed skating medal count, while USA remains without a podium in this distance (despite strong entries).
How to Watch Replays & More
- Replays on Peacock/NBC (U.S.), Eurosport (international).
- Full results and splits: Olympics.com or ISU Skating site.
This event capped a strong Day 3 for sliding sports. Check our live tracker for ongoing updates, and stay tuned for more speed skating (men’s 1000m coming soon). USA’s Bowe and Jackson will look to rebound in relays or other distances.
Results via Olympics.com, NBC Olympics, ISU. Times official as of Feb 9 finals. Bet responsibly if wagering.
