Pettit National Ice Center to Host Long Track Speed Skating World Cup in 2025, Featuring Milwaukee’s Jordan Stolz!

Prepare, Jordan Stolz fans, as you now have an exciting plan for the winter! The International Skating Union (ISU) recently announced that Milwaukee’s Pettit National Ice Center will host the Long Track Speed Skating World Cup from January 31 to February 2, 2025. This event will be the fourth stop of the World Cup season series.

Paul Golomski, General Manager of Pettit National Ice Center, expressed his excitement about hosting this event just one year before the 2026 Winter Olympics. “It has been nearly 20 years since the last World Cup was held in Milwaukee,” said Golomski. “We’re thrilled for this opportunity to host the world’s top speedskaters and showcase their incredible talent.”

Bob Corby, Stolz’s coach, emphasized how important it is for Stolz to compete at his home rink in front of hometown supporters during this event. It will also give the public in Milwaukee a chance to witness some of the world’s best skaters who will be competing at the upcoming Olympic Games.

The competition will feature various races such as the 500 meters, 1,000 meters, and 1,500 meters for both men and women as well as the 3,000 meters for women and 5,000 meters for men. Other events scheduled for this World Cup include a mass start race, team pursuit and team sprint.

Ted Morris, US Speedskating Executive Director highlighted Wisconsin’s rich speed skating legacy with over 34 Olympic medals won by athletes from the state. Morris also pointed out Jordan Stolz’s success in making it a fitting time to bring a Speed Skating World Cup back to Milwaukee.

Pettit National Ice Center first opened in 1992 and has hosted major events like U.S Olympic Speed Skating Trials in recent years even though pandemic limited access to fans spectators and media but this upcoming world cup will provide a unique chance for fans to see Stolz who holds world record in 1kms and six-time world champion compete on home soil!