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Photos of missiles over Israel in a retaliatory attack by Iran

2025-06-14 13:21 Last Updated At:13:31

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fire to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv as others explode and traces fly over Jerusalem during a missile attack by Iran in retaliation for deadly Israeli attacks on nuclear sites and military leaders.

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Israel's Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept projectiles over Tel Aviv, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israel's Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept projectiles over Tel Aviv, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

People view remnants of a missile fallen on a field between Najaf and Karbala, Iraq, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)

People view remnants of a missile fallen on a field between Najaf and Karbala, Iraq, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli security forces inspect a house hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli security forces inspect a house hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Paramedics evacuate a woman from a site that was struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Paramedics evacuate a woman from a site that was struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Residents react after their home was struck by a missile launched from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Residents react after their home was struck by a missile launched from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

A residential building that was struck by a missile fired from Iran, is seen in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

A residential building that was struck by a missile fired from Iran, is seen in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Destroyed residential buildings that was hit by a missile fired from Iran is seen in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Destroyed residential buildings that was hit by a missile fired from Iran is seen in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

The trace of a projectile illuminates the sky in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The trace of a projectile illuminates the sky in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Traces of projectiles are seen over Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Traces of projectiles are seen over Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The trace of a projectile is seen before hitting Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The trace of a projectile is seen before hitting Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

A projectile hits a building in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

A projectile hits a building in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The trace of a projectile is seen as it hits buildings in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The trace of a projectile is seen as it hits buildings in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

An explosion caused by a projectile strike illuminates the skyline in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

An explosion caused by a projectile strike illuminates the skyline in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Smoke billows after a projectile hit a building in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Smoke billows after a projectile hit a building in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

People take shelter as a siren sounds a warning following a missiles that were launched from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

People take shelter as a siren sounds a warning following a missiles that were launched from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Israeli security forces run to take cover while missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Israeli security forces run to take cover while missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

People evacuate from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

People evacuate from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Paramedics evacuate a wounded person from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Paramedics evacuate a wounded person from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Fire and smoke rises from a destroyed building that was hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Fire and smoke rises from a destroyed building that was hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

A woman holds her dog next to a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

A woman holds her dog next to a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Paramedics evacuate a wounded woman from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Paramedics evacuate a wounded woman from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, projectiles light up the night sky over Jerusalem during an Iranian missile attack, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, projectiles light up the night sky over Jerusalem during an Iranian missile attack, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Smoke rises after a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Smoke rises after a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Missiles illuminate the night sky Jerusalem during an Iranian missile attack, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Missiles illuminate the night sky Jerusalem during an Iranian missile attack, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

People watch to traces over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

People watch to traces over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg)

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg)

An explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg)

An explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg)

Israel's Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept projectiles over Tel Aviv, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israel's Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept projectiles over Tel Aviv, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

People view remnants of a missile fallen on a field between Najaf and Karbala, Iraq, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)

People view remnants of a missile fallen on a field between Najaf and Karbala, Iraq, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli security forces inspect a house hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli security forces inspect a house hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Paramedics evacuate a woman from a site that was struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Paramedics evacuate a woman from a site that was struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Residents react after their home was struck by a missile launched from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Residents react after their home was struck by a missile launched from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

A residential building that was struck by a missile fired from Iran, is seen in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

A residential building that was struck by a missile fired from Iran, is seen in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Destroyed residential buildings that was hit by a missile fired from Iran is seen in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Destroyed residential buildings that was hit by a missile fired from Iran is seen in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israeli security forces inspect destroyed residential buildings that were hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

The trace of a projectile illuminates the sky in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The trace of a projectile illuminates the sky in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Traces of projectiles are seen over Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Traces of projectiles are seen over Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The trace of a projectile is seen before hitting Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The trace of a projectile is seen before hitting Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

A projectile hits a building in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

A projectile hits a building in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The trace of a projectile is seen as it hits buildings in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The trace of a projectile is seen as it hits buildings in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

An explosion caused by a projectile strike illuminates the skyline in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

An explosion caused by a projectile strike illuminates the skyline in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Smoke billows after a projectile hit a building in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Smoke billows after a projectile hit a building in Tel Aviv, Israel, early Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

People take shelter as a siren sounds a warning following a missiles that were launched from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

People take shelter as a siren sounds a warning following a missiles that were launched from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Israeli security forces run to take cover while missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Israeli security forces run to take cover while missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

People evacuate from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

People evacuate from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Paramedics evacuate a wounded person from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Paramedics evacuate a wounded person from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Fire and smoke rises from a destroyed building that was hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Fire and smoke rises from a destroyed building that was hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

A woman holds her dog next to a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

A woman holds her dog next to a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Paramedics evacuate a wounded woman from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

Paramedics evacuate a wounded woman from a building struck by a missile fired from Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Appelbaum)

In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, projectiles light up the night sky over Jerusalem during an Iranian missile attack, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

In this image taken with a slow shutter speed, projectiles light up the night sky over Jerusalem during an Iranian missile attack, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Traces are seen over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Smoke rises after a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Smoke rises after a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Missiles illuminate the night sky Jerusalem during an Iranian missile attack, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Missiles illuminate the night sky Jerusalem during an Iranian missile attack, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

People watch to traces over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

People watch to traces over Jerusalem during a missile attack alert, on Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg)

Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg)

An explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg)

An explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Four years after showing up late for the Beijing Olympics and missing one of his races because of a case of COVID-19, U.S. long track speedskater Casey Dawson is enjoying what he jokingly terms his “villain arc,” peaking at the right time ahead of the Milan Cortina Games.

Dawson secured a spot for next month in the men's 5,000 meters — an event he was forced to skip in 2022 while sick — by winning at that distance at the U.S. Olympic trials in 6 minutes, 12.857 seconds on Friday night.

“I actually got COVID two or three weeks before going to the competition. Tested positive for 50 straight tests,” said Dawson, a 25-year-old from Park City, Utah. “Couldn’t go over to the Games. I missed the opening ceremonies. Missed the 5,000 meters. Showed up 12 hours before my 1,500 meters. So I kind of got a little screwed over from that point of view. But this time around, I’m just looking forward to getting there smoothly and just getting a little bit of redemption.”

And then, with a chuckle, Dawson added: “It’s kind of fun to have, like, my villain arc, I would call it. Just coming back and having some fun.”

Ethan Cepuran was about 6 1/2 seconds back Friday, finishing next in 6:19.335.

The last American man to medal in the 5,000 at an Olympics was Chad Hedrick at the 2006 Turin Games.

Dawson already had secured the lone U.S. place for Milan in the men’s 10,000 — a race not being contested at these trials — and also will be part of the trio for men’s team pursuit at the Olympics.

Dawson, Cepuran and Emery Lehman took the bronze in that event in Beijing four years ago, set the world record in 2024 and claimed gold in the team pursuit at the world championships in March.

In the other race Friday, the women's 3,000, Greta Myers won in 4:06.799. As of now, the United States does not have a berth in Milan for that distance, but one of its athletes could end up in the field if another country relinquishes an opening.

“It's hard to wait,” said Myers, a 21-year-old from Lino Lakes, Minnesota. “But I'm very hopeful. I think it's at least a 50-50 chance that it'll happen.”

The U.S. Olympic roster for long track won't become official until the four-day trials at the Pettit National Ice Center wrap up on Monday. One element that could come into play is that the Americans are allowed to bring a maximum of eight men and six women to these Winter Games.

The biggest star of the team — and the sport — is scheduled to make his trials debut Saturday in the men's 1,000 meters: Jordan Stolz. The 21-year-old from Kewaskum, a town about 40 miles north of Milwaukee, is not just competing at home this week; he's racing at the same rink where he first began taking lessons as a kid.

He made his Olympic debut at age 17 in Beijing four years ago, finishing 13th in the 500 and 14th in the 1,000.

At both the 2023 and 2024 world championships, Stolz earned titles in each of the 500, 1,000 and 1,500 meters.

He's already pre-qualified for the Olympics based on performances at those three distances. All he really needs to do to lock down berths on the squad for the Feb. 6-22 Milan Cortina Games is show up at the starting line this week.

The 500 and 1,500 are slated for Sunday, and the mass start is Monday.

AP Winter Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics

Casey Dawson, of Park City, Utah, right, and Ethan Cepuran, of Glen Ellyn, lllinois, left, compete in the men's 5,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speed skating at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Howard Fendrich)

Casey Dawson, of Park City, Utah, right, and Ethan Cepuran, of Glen Ellyn, lllinois, left, compete in the men's 5,000 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speed skating at the Pettit National Ice Center in Milwaukee, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Howard Fendrich)

The Pettit National Ice Center is seen in Milwaukee on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, the first day of the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speedskating. (AP Photo/Howard Fendrich)

The Pettit National Ice Center is seen in Milwaukee on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, the first day of the U.S. Olympic trials for long track speedskating. (AP Photo/Howard Fendrich)

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