Speed skating (long track) world records
Long-track speed skating world records recognized by the International Skating Union. Almost all are set at the high-altitude ovals in Salt Lake City and Calgary, where thinner air means less drag.
| Event | Time | Record holder | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 m Men | 33.61 | Pavel Kulizhnikov (RUS) | Mar 9, 2019 Salt Lake City, USA source | Race it |
| 1000 m Men | 1:05.37 | Jordan Stolz (USA) | Jan 26, 2024 Salt Lake City, USA source | Race it |
| 1500 m Men | 1:40.17 | Kjeld Nuis (NED) | Mar 10, 2019 Salt Lake City, USA source | Race it |
| 5000 m Men | 5:58.52 new | Sander Eitrem (NOR) First man under 6 minutes | Jan 24, 2026 Inzell, Germany source | Race it |
| 500 m Women | 36.09 new | Femke Kok (NED) | Nov 16, 2025 Salt Lake City, USA source | Race it |
| 1000 m Women | 1:11.61 | Brittany Bowe (USA) | Mar 9, 2019 Salt Lake City, USA source | Race it |
| 1500 m Women | 1:49.83 | Miho Takagi (JPN) | Mar 10, 2019 Salt Lake City, USA source | Race it |
| 5000 m Women | 6:39.02 | Natalya Voronina (RUS) | Feb 15, 2020 Salt Lake City, USA source | Race it |
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How we keep these up to date
Records are checked against the governing bodies (World Athletics, World Aquatics, ISU, UCI, World Rowing, the World Cube Association, AIDA and Guinness World Records) and news reports of new marks. A record marked pending has been set but not yet ratified; the note shows the record it would replace. new marks a record set since January 2025. We re-check every record at the start of each month. Last checked: Oct 21, 2026. Spotted a newer record? Tell us.
Developers: the full list is available as world-records.json.
Questions people ask
Why are speed skating records set in Salt Lake City?
The Utah Olympic Oval sits about 1,425 m above sea level. Thinner air lowers drag and the ice is kept very hard and fast.
How often is this list updated?
We check every record at the start of each month and whenever a new record is reported. Last checked Oct 21, 2026.
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.