Milan Cortina 2026: First gold medals and record-setting hometown hero
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Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen won the men’s downhill event, taking Milan Cortina's first gold medal.
Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida broke the women’s 3000m speed skating Olympic record, winning gold in front of the home crowd and on her 35th birthday.
Vonn, the US star, skied faster than Friday, finishing the training run in third place despite a 'completely ruptured' ACL.
Train service was disrupted in northern Italy, with transport officials investigating a 'premeditated attack' similar to the 2024 Paris Games.
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USA women’s hockey dominated Finland, winning 5-0 with 49 shots on goal.
Alex Carpenter scored USA's first goal, assisted by Laila Edwards and Megan Keller.
Vice President JD Vance and his wife attended the US women’s hockey game, with boxer Jake Paul also present.
Mikaela Shiffrin expressed her privilege in representing her country amid global turmoil, echoing the sentiments of many athletes.
Shiffrin highlighted the importance of inclusivity, diversity, and kindness, and the spirit of community the Olympics embodies.
Alex Hall, a freestyle skier, reflected on his gold medal moment, emphasizing the joy of creative tricks over winning.
Shiffrin, a three-time Olympic medalist, discussed her Beijing albatross and the importance of understanding the sport's daily challenges.
Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida, on her 35th birthday, broke the women’s 3000m speed skating Olympic record.
US figure skater Ilia Malinin, known as 'Quad God', made a name for himself by landing a quadruple axel jump in competition.
Belgium’s Sandrine Tas took the lead in the 3000m speed skating, with the Netherlands aiming for its fourth consecutive gold medal.
Ukraine’s flag bearer, Vladyslav Heraskevych, expressed concerns about the participation of neutral athletes from Russia and Belarus.
Austria’s Jeannie Rosner and Independent Neutral Athlete Kseniia Korzhova showcased the future of speed skating.
The Milano Speed Skating Stadium supported Merel Conijn, who set a fast time in her Olympic debut.
Team USA’s Greta Myers made her Olympic debut, replacing Martina Sáblíková due to an upper respiratory infection.
Sled dog racing, a fun sport, is not featured at Milan Cortina, but its advocate, Blair Braverman, hopes for its return.
