Ning Zhongyan of China claimed his first Olympic championship Thursday by capturing the men’s 1,500-meter speed skating competition at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, delivering China its inaugural speed skating medal at these Games.
The victory marks a career milestone for Ning, who secured China’s first podium finish in speed skating events during this Olympic competition held in Milan.
Team USA’s Jordan Stolz finished in second place to claim the silver medal, while the Netherlands’ Kjeld Nuis rounded out the medal ceremony by taking home the bronze.
