Resolution Criteria

The women's 1000 metres competition in short-track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics will be held on 14 February (heats) and 16 February (finals), 2026 at the Forum di Milano in Milan. The gold medal winner will be determined by the fastest skater in the final A race. Resolution will be based on official results from the International Olympic Committee or International Skating Union.

Background

Olympic champion in 2018 and 2022, Suzanne Schulting will not defend her title, despite being on the Dutch team. Before the Olympics, Courtney Sarault was leading both the 2025–26 ISU Short Track World Tour 1000 m standings and the overall standings. Desmet was the 1000 m 2025 World champion. Xandra Velzeboer won gold in the 500 metres at the 2026 Winter Olympics, setting a world record in the semi-finals. Arianna Fontana is the 11-time Olympic medallist and the most decorated Italian athlete in Olympic history.

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