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\n Much has been made of the weight of expectation at this year\u2019s Winter Games, especially when it comes to American athletes.\n <\/p>\n
\n But where the likes of Ilia Mailinin and Mikaela Shiffrin have seemingly struggled to live with the pressure, Team USA\u2019s speed skating sensation Jordan Stolz has thrived.\n <\/p>\n
\n In just his second Olympics, the 21-year-old has already won two gold medals in the two events he\u2019s competed in. First came 1000m glory and an Olympic record to boot, followed by a 500m victory and another Olympic record.\n <\/p>\n
\n It\u2019s a worrying precedent for his rivals, given he has the chance to win another two individual gold medals in the Milan Cortina, both in the 1500m event and the mass start.\n <\/p>\n
\n Given his record in recent years, it\u2019s unsurprising that Stolz was expected to shine on the global stage. And while many would, and have, caved under the pressure, Stolz has only grown ever larger.\n <\/p>\n
\n Before heading to Milan, the American spoke to CNN Sports and addressed his label of being the man to beat.\n <\/p>\n
\n \u201cI kind of like it,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s better than being the one who\u2019s hunting. I\u2019d rather be hunted because that means you\u2019re doing something right and winning.\u201d\n <\/p>\n