Event Brief
Femke Kok Sets Olympic 500m Record for Gold
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Summary: Dutch skater Femke Kok sets a new Olympic record in the women's 500 meters, winning gold for the Netherlands.
WHO: Femke Kok
WHAT: Set Olympic record in women's 500 meters
WHEN: Feb 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Milano Speed Skating Stadium
WHY: To win the Netherlands' first gold medal in the distance
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