By Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - China's Ning Zhongyan delivered a sensational performance to win the men's 1,500 metres at the Winter Olympics on Thursday, capturing his and his nation's first speed skating gold at these Games.

China's Ning Zhongyan set an Olympic record on his way to gold in the men's speed skating over 1,500 metres on Thursday, denying United States' Jordan Stolz a hat-trick of individual gold medals at the Milan/Cortina Winter Games.

Team USA settled for silver after losing its gold medal race against Italy in the speed skating men's team pursuit on Tuesday.

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Italy upstaged world record-holding Team USA to win gold in the 2026 Winter Olympics men's speed skating team pursuit Tuesday in Milan.

Men's ice hockey, women's curling and speed skating highlight Team USA''s chances to medal in Day 14 of the Milan Cortina Games.

Team USA speedskating sensation Erin Jackson is looking to repeat as champion in the 500m at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 15, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium. Jackson is the defending champion after becoming the first Black