Netherlands pulled away to win the men's 5,000m short-track relay in Milan; bettors may see Dutch relay odds shorten after their dominant anchor finish, while Korea and Italy look like reliable podium choices for future relay and medal bets.
Netherlands Dominate Men’s 5,000m Relay in Milan
The Netherlands seized gold in the men’s 5,000-meter short-track relay, breaking clear over the final two laps to claim victory inside the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Olympics Games. Anchored by Jens van ’t Wout, the Dutch stopped the clock at 6:51.847 to secure a comfortable margin over Korea and Italy.
Van ’t Wout’s Anchor Seals Dutch Supremacy
Jens van ’t Wout delivered a decisive anchor leg, notching his third gold and fourth overall medal at the Milan Cortina Games. He was supported by teammates Melle van ’t Wout, Teun Boer and Friso Emons, as the Netherlands extended an already impressive short-track medal haul for their squad.
Korea Snatches Silver; Rim Adds Individual Bronze
Korea’s quartet — Jeongmin Lee, Juneseo Lee, Jongun Rim and Dongmin Shin — surged past Italy in the final corner to take silver, marking back-to-back Olympic relay podiums for the nation. Jongun Rim also earned individual bronze in the 1,000 meters, underlining Korea’s depth in the discipline.
Hosts Italy Complete Podium; Canada Drops to Fourth
Italy’s Pietro Sighel, Thomas Nadalini, Luca Spechenhauser and Andrea Cassinelli rounded out the podium for the host nation, fending off the defending champion Canadians, who were relegated to fourth in a race often described as “choreographed chaos.”
Program Wrap and What to Watch Next
The men’s relay capped the short-track relay action Friday night, with the women’s 1,500-meter final scheduled later in the evening.
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Expect close betting markets in upcoming short-track events as teams with strong anchors and clean exchanges — notably the Netherlands, Korea and Italy — become favored for podium finishes.
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