Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Norwegian Eitrem Breaks 5,000m Speed Skating World Record
A Norwegian speed skater named Sander Eitrem just broke the world record for the men's 5,000 metres event.
He did it in a time of 5 minutes and 58.52 seconds, which is the first time anyone has skated this distance in under six minutes.
He was very surprised and happy after his win.
This record was previously held by a French skater.
The Winter Olympics are coming up soon, and Eitrem is in great shape for it.
Another skater, Jordan Stolz from the USA, is also doing really well, winning all his races in the World Cup.
Sander Eitrem broke the men's 5,000 metres world record in speed skating with a time of 5:58.52.
This is the first time anyone has skated the 5,000 metres in under six minutes.
The previous record was held by Timothy Loubineaud, set in November 2023.
Eitrem expressed shock and joy at his achievement, calling it a lifelong dream.
The Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place from February 7-21 in Milano Cortina.
- Who
- Sander Eitrem, a 23-year-old Norwegian speed skater
- What
- Broke the men's 5,000 metres world record in speed skating
- When
- January 24, 2024
- Where
- Inzell, Germany
- Why
- To achieve a lifelong dream and prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympics
- Athlete
- Sander Eitrem
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Event
- 5,000 metres
- Time
- 5:58.52
- Location
- Inzell, Germany
- Previous Record
- 6:00.23 by Timothy Loubineaud
- Olympics
- February 7-21, Milano Cortina