MILAN (AP) — Czech speedskater Metodej Jilek spoke with a straight face and not a hint of irony as he explained how he managed to win an Olympic gold medal in the men's 10,000 meters at age 19 on Friday,

Katerina Mrazkova and Daniel Mrazek placed 17th in the competition on Feb. 9

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LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — The fans from the Czech Republic clanged cowbells and waved their red-white-and-blue tricolor for a sun-splashed Olympic victory they simply knew was coming. Then, they all looked down and checked their programs.

Czech teenager Metodej Jilek produced the race of his life to beat a powerful field and seize 10,000 metres gold on Friday, delivering the Czech Republic their first speed skating title of these Winter Olympics.

Czechia unveiled its roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Tuesday, headlined by Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak, Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas, Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas.

The 2026 Winter Olympics continue Saturday with medal events in Alpine skiing, biathlon, cross country skiing, skeleton, snowboarding, and speed skating.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games continue with thrilling, must-see events. Here's what you can expect on primetime for Saturday, Feb. 14.