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Davide Ghiotto and Riccardo Lorello disappoint in the 10,000: off the podium

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Not one more medal in speed skating came for Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. At the Milan Speed Skating Stadium, Davide Ghiotto and Riccardo Lorello, in fact, failed to make the podium in the men’s 10,000 meters, the longest distance in speed skating: the Vicenza financier had to settle for sixth place, stopping the clock at 12’46″72, while the Army athlete posted a time of 12’56″22, which earned him eighth place.

Luca Giorgetti“Poor behavior”, Jutta Leerdam under attack. The photos

Jutta under attack: photos of the hugely popular champion
The Dutch skating star is receiving a considerable amount of criticism
Many are pointing fingers at his behaviors, judged by the Dutch press "over the top"
It all stemmed from Jutta Leerdam’s decision to travel to Italy for the Winter Olympics in her private jet and not by plane along with her colleagues

"Unbecoming behavior, if I had been the'coach I wouldn't have allowed it" wrote journalist Johan Derksen
"She is no different from the others, I find her decision ridiculous" added

Johan Derksen’s statements have divided the fans: there are those who stand by the champion and those who condemn her behavior

Jutta Leerdam is without a shadow of a doubt one of the most popular athletes worldwide
The very strong skater, thanks to her popularity, has signed very important sponsorship contracts
Her fame has grown even more since she unveiled her relationship with famous boxer Jake Paul
The same Paul on Saturday showed up outside the Olympic village with a bouquet of roses for his girlfriend

Winning the race was Czech Metodej Jilek, who with an excellent time of 12’33″44 becomes the youngest ever – 19 years old – to win an Olympic Games gold medal in this specialty. Behind him came Poland&#8217s Vladimir Semirunnyi, one of the big favorites on the eve along with our Ghiotto, and the Dutchman Jorrit Bergsma, who caught up with the very Blue and finished in third place.

Speed Skating 10,000 meters, the top 10:
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1 Metodej Jilek 12:33.43 +0.00
2 Vladimir Semirunniy 12:39.08 +5.65
3 Jorrit Bergsma 12:40.48 +7.05
4 Timothy Loubineaud 12:44.20 +10.77
5 Stijn van de Bunt 12:45.75 +12.32
6 Davide Ghiotto 12:46.72 +13.29
7 Sander Eitrem 12:47.11 +13.68
8 Riccardo Lorello 12:56.22 +22.79
9 Ted-Jan Bloemen 13:00.01 +26.58
10 Bart Swings 13:05.60 +32.17

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