2026 Winter Olympics star compares muscles with NFL running back Saquon Barkley

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15 February 2026 at 16:59

Jordan Stolz has become one of the faces of Team USA during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, and his performances on the ice are surprisingly drawing comparisons to an NFL superstar.

During these Winter Olympics, Stolz has won multiple gold medals, including taking home the top prize during the men’s 1,000-meter speed skating competition.

The Team USA standout has gone viral throughout the 2026 Winter Olympics though not only for his on-ice showings but also for his monster quads.

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That prompted social media to start comparing ‘Quadzilla’ to another athletic talent in Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. The Philadelphia RB has been known throughout his NFL career for making defenders miss tackles.

Meanwhile, Jordan Stolz continues to show off his incredible speed on the ice in Milan-Cortina at only 21 years old.

The 2026 Winter Olympics mark Stolz’s second trip to the Olympics as he competes in six different events. Team USA has immediately benefitted from his speed skating abilities with wins in the 500 and 1,000-meter disciplines.

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Medalists Jenning de Boo, Jordan Stolz of the United States and Laurent Dubreuil on the podium after the men’s speed skating 500m during the 2026 Winter Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters via Imagn Images

Stolz set an Olympic record in the 500 meter event with a time of 33.77 seconds, and the young Team USA star now has more opportunities to build on his success in Milan.

The Wisconsin native might not be winning Super Bowls like Barkley, but his fame is quickly rising in Italy as the Winter Olympics heat up.