Trump praises Olympic speedskater Jordan Stolz for his strong legs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
During a White House reception on August 6, President Donald Trump expressed admiration for Olympic speedskater Jordan Stolz. Trump remarked on Stolz's 'very strong legs' and humorously questioned how he could acquire a similar physique. Stolz, who excelled at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, took home two gold medals and a silver, setting records in both the 500-meter and 1000-meter events. This isn't the first time Trump has commented on athletes' appearances, as he has previously made similar remarks about other sports figures. The reception honored Team USA's athletes from the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- •Trump praised Jordan Stolz at a White House event on August 6.
- •Stolz won two golds and a silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- •He set Olympic records in the 500-meter and 1000-meter events.
- •Trump has previously commented on the physiques of various athletes.
- •The reception celebrated Team USA's Olympic and Paralympic participants.
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Trump Marvels at Olympic Speedskater’s ‘Very Strong Legs’: ‘How Do I Get My Legs to Look Like That?’
"President Donald Trump was amazed by Olympic speedskater Jordan Stolz's physique on Thursday, namely his "very strong legs," wondering, "How do I get my legs to look like that?"
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