'This is as good as it gets': Families witness Olympic dreams at Milwaukee Speed Skating trials

Speed skater Casey Dawson looking to punch Olympic bids at U.S. Team Trials

Parkite speed skater Casey Dawson has already punched his ticket to his second Olympic Games.  Dawson finished in sixth place in the Heerenveen, Netherlands, World Cup 10000m race on Dec. 5, 2025, with the top eight finishers qualifying for the Milan Games.  With Dawson’s 10000m bid secured for Milan, the speed skater also secured his team pursuit bid. Dawson and team pursuit teammates Ethan Cepuran and Emery Lehman have been the top-ranked pair…

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'This is as good as it gets': Families witness Olympic dreams at Milwaukee Speed Skating trials

The USA Olympic Speed Skating Trials are taking place at Milwaukee's Pettit National Ice Center this weekend, bringing together athletes from across the country as they compete for spots on the 2026 Olympic team heading to Milan.The trials begin Friday, with some events broadcast live on TMJ4. The competition features a mix of seasoned Olympians and rising stars, including several athletes with Wisconsin connections.Watch: Meet some of the athle…