The short track speed skating competition of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will begin Tuesday, with the first set of medals to be awarded in the mixed team relay. South Korea has won more short track gold medals than anyone in Olympic history with 26,

Andrew Heo, 25, began skating when he was 6, following in his cousins and older brothers’ footsteps. His older brother was taking lessons at Potomac Speedskating Club, a three-hour drive from their home in Warrington.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, have arrived as the top speed skaters in the world are set to compete for their respective nations on the global stage.

U.S. speed skaters set to compete in Milan are drawing comparisons to past greats like Eric Heiden, Bonnie Blair, and Apolo Ohno. Here are four to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Complete 2026 Winter Olympics schedule with TV times streaming info and how to watch every medal event live from Milano Cortina.