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Nickel: Stolz takes silver in final race, ending streak, but shaking up world of speedskating
Jordan Stolz wins 2 more golds on Day 2 of ISU World Cup Milwaukee
Video: On Day 2 of ISU World Cup Milwaukee, Jordan Stolz wins 2 more golds
Three years ago Jordan Stolz was an almost shy teenager who didn’t even have his driver’s license when he made his big-stage debut here at the U.S. Olympic Trials, just a hometown, homeschooled kid trying to fit in as the fastest American man to qualify for the 2022 Beijing Games.
Stolz, now 20, has robustly shaken up the entire world of long track speedskating, with further confirmation of this fact at the Pettit National Ice Center for the first ISU World Cup event in Milwaukee in 20 years. Last weekend, he was the man to beat. In the 500, 1,000, and 1,500 meters. The six time single distance World Champion, World Allround champion, and world record holder was every topic of conversation and consideration in his homecoming.
Stolz has left his senior competitors in awe of his emerging greatness, and his younger contemporaries scratching their heads wondering how they can beat him.
But – the streak is over.
On his fourth and final race on Sunday, Stolz showed he was in fact, almost human.
He took a silver medal in the 500 meters, skating a modest-by-his-standards 9.66 seconds opener and unable to make up for it on the back end to meet and beat the man he was paired with, Tatsuya Shinhama of Japan. Shinhama, 28, took gold in 34.14; Stolz’s time was 34.19.
“I thought it was a pretty clean technique on the opener. I just didn’t have the snap today, just fatigued,” said Stolz.
Just a day earlier, Stolz skated a blistering 33.91 here in the same event in the first 500-meter race of the World Cup, which featured two 500 meter men’s races. Conditions were perfect Saturday and so was Stolz from beginning to end. It’s a tall task to duplicate anything like that.
“I just wish I skated the second turn better, but it’s hard to skate a perfect race every time,” said Stolz.
The silver medal Sunday broke Stolz’s World Cup gold-medal streak at 18, believed to be the longest for a male skater in International Skating Union history (ISU is still counting the streak at 22 in social media posts, but that may be modified).
Stolz’s World Cup race only gold-medal streak went all the way back to February of 2024 when he skated a rare and extremely unusual long distance 5,000-meter race, in preparation of his pursuit of the World AllRound championship – which he won.
The silver medal Sunday for Stolz diminishes nothing about his season so far or his Milwaukee World Cup or his résumé. He is still a speedskating maverick dominant in the sprints as well as middle distance as the leader in all three events in overall World Cup standings.
Still, take no credit away from veteran Shinhama, who suffered an injury 11 months ago and spent a great deal of effort to make this come back. He’s third in the standings overall, behind Jenning de Boo of the Netherlands. Shinhama had this to say after his big win according to his Japanese to English translator:
“It was his first time come to and skate in Milwaukee. However, he heard about it, about the rink. And also it was a try for him… and is also the win. There was a win! So he was expected to aim for the speed – and got a win. And also the first thing is about the spectators: They are really cheering up for the skaters, so that he really enjoyed the last three days.” The organizers for the Pettit National Ice Center made a strong case that the ISU should host a World Cup in Milwaukee every year with the job that GM Paul Golomski and his team did with making fast ice. “The ice is always great at the Pettit,” said American Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson. “Paul does a really good job here. This is my favorite place to race. And he definitely delivered. I was just really excited that we would have a World Cup here so that the rest of the world could come in and see what a great job they do here.” Part of the prep work with the Pettit is taking the rink ice down from 1 to 1.25 inches to less than an inch, between .5 and .75. In the first two days, every individual gold medalist set a Pettit track record. By the end of the even, numerous skaters had recorded personal best times. “We had some great people working on the ice, shaving it down,” said American long distance skater Casey Dawson who set a national record in the 5000 here this weekend. “Making sure its at the right temperature – that helped a lot; they don’t usually do that at the Pettit. Unless it’s a big competition like the Olympic Trials or a World Cup. “The home ice advantage with the crowd and everything cheering us on I think that helps a lot too.” Even with the glorious bright orange of the Dutch, a dominant world skating team, the American contingent of spectators was the strongest. It’s rare to have a World Cup in the U.S. and especially outside of Salt Lake City. The Pettit was sold out and drew a standing room-only crowd, estimated to be 1,500 a day, many of them kids, perhaps inspiring the future of the sport for the next generation. “Its amazing being Jordan’s teammate and just seeing what he’s doing for the sport,” said Jackson. “He’s just phenomenal. It’s really impressive to see him keep pulling out these wins time and time again. And not even just wins – he’s pretty much smashing the competition. “Its really encouraging for the team because when one of us wins we all win. So its really awesome to be living in the same generation as Jordan.” “It’s a talent, and when you see him skating it’s like, he likes to skate – and that’s the important thing,” said Italian 3,000m champion Francesca Lollobrigida. “You know when you see someone skate and no smile, no empathy (emotion)? He has that. I think he will have a long career.” Canadian Laurent Dubreuil, 32, reflected on his World Cup and coming back from injury to skate in Milwaukee. He doesn’t envy the next generation trying to beat Stolz.“I’ve had a good career; I was just lucky I was born 10 years before him,” he said. Kjeld Nuis, 35, the decorated Dutch speedskater, added: “I’m really happy I’m not in his generation.”
Step into North Division High School on a Monday night, and you’ll hear the sound of students playing basketball and see others playing in the game room. Three nights a week, the school turns from a place of learning into a recreation center.
North Division High School is one of eight Milwaukee high schools that host Twilight Centers, a Milwaukee Recreation program.
“Twilight Centers are meant to get teenagers off the street at night and provide a safe haven,” said Jason Blocker, Twilight Center supervisor.
Many come to the centers every night they’re open, he said.
Blocker said he sees about 50 to 60 students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at North Division, and just as many at Washington High School of Information Technology, another Twilight Center site he supervises.
Centers are staffed with student and adult monitors who check in on students at all times. Blocker said students are often respectful of the space and stick to their activities, especially with monitors around.
All kinds of fun
Students in the mood for more relaxing activities can go to the game room to play video games on the Xbox or PlayStation, or air hockey and pool. Students also have access to computers to do homework, look for jobs and safely browse the internet.
North Division’s pool is also open for swimming during Twilight Center hours. Two student lifeguards monitor swimmers at all times.
Blocker said the pool at Washington is under renovation, so those wishing to swim should go to North Division’s Twilight Center.
Centers offer snacks like chocolate milk, cheese sticks and crackers in the cafeteria each night, Blocker said.
The center also offers different enrichment activities. If students attend enough, they get to go on a field trip at the end of the semester.
One semester, students attended a Milwaukee Bucks basketball game, Blocker said. For another, they went to Dave and Buster’s. He said about 20 students at North Division end up going on the field trip.
When it’s time to leave, Milwaukee Recreation has free bus passes to help students get home.
Where to find your local Twilight Center
This semester, most Twilight Centers are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Six centers serve students ages 12 to 18, and two serve ages 10 to 14.
Blocker said children of other ages can come if they’re accompanied by an adult, but snacks are limited to children and teens.
He said you must be a student to attend, but you don’t have to go to an MPS school.
If you’re an MPS student, all you need to go to a Twilight Center is your “s number,” the same number you use to get lunch, Blocker said.
Students who don’t go to MPS can provide information about their identity and age and will get a card to use on future Twilight Center visits.
This allows Milwaukee Recreation staff to identify everyone at the Twilight Center to maintain security and let parents know their child is at the center if they ask.
Twilight Centers: Ages 10 to 14
Andrew Douglas Middle School: 3620 N. 18th St.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Bay View High School: 2751 S. Lenox St.
Friday and Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Twilight Centers: Ages 12 to 18
James Madison High School: 8135 W. Florist Ave.
Monday and Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
North Division High School: 1011 W. Center St.
Monday and Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Obama School of Career and Technical Education: 5075 N. Sherman Blvd.
Monday, Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Casimir Pulaski High School: 2500 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Monday and Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
South Division High School: 1515 W. Lapham Blvd.
Monday and Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Washington High School of Information Technology: 2525 N. Sherman Blvd.
Monday, Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
and Saturday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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MILWAUKEE – With SNAP benefits still delayed two days into November, one Milwaukee church is stepping up to help families put food on the table.
What we know:
At Holy Redeemer Institutional Church of God in Christ on the city’s north side, addressing hunger has become just as essential as Sunday worship. The church, home to roughly 2,500 members, operates the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry – serving hundreds of families each month.
Volunteer Gabrielle Mallory says she’s motivated by faith and compassion.
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“We have to be there for each other and right now, a lot of people need help,” she said.
Mallory helps load and distribute food for those in need.
“Go to pantries, load up, and ask people if they need any food and whatever I have, I will share it with them,” she said.
Pantry coordinator Tanisha Collins-Johnson says the federal government shutdown and delayed SNAP benefits is a big factor in the growing demand.
“We’re seeing an influx of people come through the door that’s in need. Children, family, seniors – you’re seeing a lot more people coming to the food pantry,” she said.
The church relies on donations from its congregation to keep the shelves stocked.
What they’re saying:
“The little you think that may not be a lot, it may be a lot in God’s hands, so bring it,” said Lead Pastor Jeremy Q. Henry. “We want to engage everyone in the community efforts here.”
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Efforts extend into the holiday season, where Holy Redeemer expects to serve more than 1,000 families across the city.
“The service never stops,” Mallory said. “This is a highly needed service right now when it comes to providing food to people that need it.”
No matter the state of the government shutdown, church leaders say the pantry will remain open every Wednesday and Sunday – continuing to make hunger relief a priority.
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Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Stephanie Barichello
MILWAUKEE – A frosty and cold start to the morning, with partly sunny skies ahead this afternoon. Temperatures will top out around 50°.
Increasing clouds tonight with a chance for rain showers through early Monday morning.
Back to sunshine Monday with temperatures in the mid 50s, and similar conditions through midweek.
Cooler Thursday then a chance for rain Thursday night into Friday morning.
Today: Partly sunny.
High: 50°
Wind: SW 5-15
Tonight: Chance rain showers.
Low: 42°
Wind: SW 5-15
Monday: Showers early, then mostly sunny. Windy.
High: 56°
Wind: W 10-20
Tuesday: Partly sunny.
AM Low: 38° High: 58°
Wind: SE 5-10
Wednesday: Partly sunny.
AM Low: 46° High: 56°
Wind: NW 5-15
Thursday: Increasing clouds. Chance showers at night.
AM Low: 36° High: 52°
Wind: S 5-15
Friday: Mainly morning rain showers. Mostly cloudy.
AM Low: 46° High: 58°
Wind: NW 5-15
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