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Italy crushed its all-time Winter Olympics medal count at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, winning 30 medals and setting a new standard for future Winter Games. The historic Games concluded with an intimate celebration in Verona's ancient Arena as the torch passed to France for 2030.
A country the size of South Carolina just rewrote Winter Olympics history. Norway claimed its 17th gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, breaking its own world record set just four years ago.
The United States men's hockey team is heading to its first Olympic gold medal game in 16 years after dominating Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals. They'll face longtime rival Canada on Sunday, the 46th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice.
Olympic ski jumper Ben Loomis collided with a leaf blower mid-run but recovered to complete a 116-meter jump at the Milan Cortina Games. His quick thinking and determination turned a near-disaster into an impressive display of athletic resilience.
The most decorated Alpine skier in World Cup history claimed victory in her final event at the Milan Cortina Games, silencing years of Olympic heartbreak. After devastating setbacks in previous competitions, Shiffrin proved she could deliver when it mattered most.
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo just made Olympic history, becoming only the second athlete ever to win 10 gold medals. The 29-year-old champion swept every single race he entered at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
For the first time since 2008, Michael Phelps is no longer the only Olympian with double-digit gold medals. Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just became the second athlete ever to reach 10 Olympic golds, dominating cross country skiing at the Milan Cortina Games.
Germany just made Olympic history again, claiming all three medals in 2-man bobsled at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The dominant performance caps a remarkable season where German teams won 23 of 24 possible medals in the sport.
After three silver medals and years of near-misses, bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor finally captured Olympic gold in the women's monobob at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The victory ties her with Bonnie Blair as the most decorated female Winter Olympian in Team USA history with six total medals.
Marie-Philip Poulin just made Olympic history, becoming the first woman to score 20 goals in Olympic hockey. The Canadian captain reached the milestone during a semifinal game against Switzerland at the Milan Cortina Games.
Austria claimed victory in the first-ever Olympic men's super team ski jump, bringing home their first skiing medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The new two-person format showcased emerging talent alongside seasoned champions, creating fresh opportunities for athletes worldwide.
Netherlands speedskater Jens van 't Wout claimed his second gold medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, dominating the 1,500-meter short track event just days after his 1,000-meter victory. The 24-year-old's double gold performance marks a historic achievement for Dutch short track skating.
American freestyle skier Jaelin Kauf claimed her third Olympic silver medal in the first-ever women's dual moguls event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. Team USA swept the podium with two medals as the sport added an exciting head-to-head racing format.
American speed skater Jordan Stolz shattered an Olympic record that had been set just minutes earlier, claiming his second gold medal of the Milan Cortina Games. The 21-year-old is now the first American since 1980 to win two gold medals in speed skating at a single Olympics.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history by winning Brazil's first-ever Winter Olympics medal, claiming gold in giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Games. The 25-year-old skier's victory marks a breakthrough moment for South American winter sports.
Wisconsin speedskater Jordan Stolz fulfilled his childhood dream by winning Olympic gold in the men's 1,000 meters with a blistering final lap. The 21-year-old set an Olympic record and kicked off his quest for four gold medals at the Milan Cortina Games.
The U.S. women's hockey team delivered Canada its first-ever Olympic shutout in a stunning 5-0 victory, setting multiple records at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. First-time Olympian Hannah Bilka scored twice while Laila Edwards became the first Black woman to score for Team USA at the Games.
Vermont skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle clinched his second Olympic silver medal in super-G at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, finishing just 0.13 seconds behind Switzerland's gold medalist. The 34-year-old's repeat podium finish proves his incredible consistency at skiing's highest level.
When Olympic officials banned a skeleton racer's tribute helmet honoring fallen Ukrainian athletes, his teammates found creative ways to show support. Their quiet acts of solidarity are making a powerful statement at the Milan Cortina Games.
After 54 World Cup races without a medal, Utah luger Ashley Farquharson stood on the Olympic podium with bronze at the Milan Cortina Games. The 2026 Winter Olympics marked a breakthrough moment for both Farquharson and USA Luge's legacy.
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