Conor McDermott-Mostowy
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| Born | January 13, 1999 Virginia, United States | ||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Macalester College | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Speed skating | ||||||||||||||
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Conor McDermott-Mostowy (born January 13, 1999) is an American speed skater. He represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Early life and education
McDermott-Mostowy grew up in Washington, D.C. and attended Georgetown Day School, graduating in 2017.[1] He then attended Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota, graduating in 2024 with a major in neuroscience.[2]
Career
McDermott-Mostowy began short-track speed skating at ten years old, before transitioning to long track speed skating at 17 years old.[3]
He was forced to miss the 2022 Winter Olympics after a norovirus illness he sustained derailed his chances of competing.[4] In December 2022, he competed at the 2023 Four Continents Speed Skating Championships and won a bronze medal in team sprint, with a time of 1:21.28.[5]
During World Cup #5 event of the 2024–25 ISU Speed Skating World Cup on February 23, 2025, he earned his first career World Cup win in the team sprint, along with Cooper McLeod and Zach Stoppelmoor.[6] He competed at the 2025 US Championships and won a silver medal in 1500 meter with a personal best time of 1:44.69, finishing behind gold medalist Jordan Stolz.[7]
During the 2026 U.S. Olympic Trials he won the 1000 meters and qualified to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[8][9]
Personal life
McDermott-Mostowy came out as gay in 2021.[10][11]
References
- ^ Augenstein, Neal (February 2, 2026). "More than medals: DC speedskater aims to inspire LGBTQ+ kids at Winter Olympics". wtop.com. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ^ "Olympics Up Next for Speedskating Star". macalester.edu. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ^ "Conor McDermott-Mostowy". teamusa.com. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ "DC ice rinks to the world stage: Conor McDermott-Mostowy's unconventional path toward Olympic dreams". dcnewsnow.com. January 12, 2026. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ "U.S. Long Trackers Capture Seven Golds at ISU Four Continents Championships". usspeedskating.org. November 18, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Zeigler, Cyd (February 24, 2025). "Conor McDermott-Mostowy just won a World Cup gold medal". Outsports. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Zeigler, Cyd (October 27, 2025). "Gay athlete wins silver and bronze at US Championships, inches closer to the Olympics". Outsports. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Zeigler, Cyd (January 3, 2026). "Gay speed skater Conor McDermott-Mostowy wins Team USA Trials, earns spot in 1st Winter Olympics". Outsports. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Robertson, Thomas (January 19, 2026). "These DC-area athletes are looking to seize their moment at the Winter Olympics". WTOP. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Buzinski, Jim (January 31, 2024). "Speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy sets personal best with boyfriend watching". Outsports. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
- ^ Sloan, AJ (October 27, 2025). "The edge of glory: Queer athlete Conor McDermott-Mostowy racing toward a more inclusive future in sports". Los Angeles Blade. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
External links
- Conor McDermott-Mostowy at the International Skating Union
- Conor McDermott-Mostowy at U.S. Speedskating
- Conor McDermott-Mostowy at Team USA
- Conor McDermott-Mostowy at Milano Cortina 2026
- Conor McDermott-Mostowy at Olympics.com
- Conor McDermott-Mostowy at Olympedia
- Conor McDermott-Mostowy at InterSportStats