Key Events and Heroes of the Day
On this day, medals were contested in disciplines such as short track, freestyle, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing, curling, luge, and ski jumping.In the men's classic sprint, Norwegian Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won, securing his seventh Olympic gold and second at the current Games. The silver medal went to American Ben Ogden, marking the first medal for the USA in men's cross-country skiing since 1976, while the bronze was awarded to Norwegian Oskar Vik.
Johannes Klæbo. Photo by Getty Images.
In the women's sprint, Swedish athletes claimed all three medals: Linn Svahn, Jonna Sundling, and Maja Dahlqvist.
Slovenia Achieves Success in Jumping
The mixed team from Slovenia, consisting of Nika Vodan, Anže Lanišek, Nika Prevc, and Domen Prevc, won the ski jumping tournament, defeating Norway and Japan. This victory marked Slovenia's first in this discipline at the 2026 Olympics.The Slovenian team demonstrated excellent results from the very first attempts, leaving no chances for their opponents.
Host Success
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The Italian team won the mixed relay in short track. The champions included Arianna Fontana, Elisa Confortola, Chiara Betti, Thomas Nadalini, Pietro Sighel, and Luca Spechenhauser. Canada took the silver, while Belgium earned the bronze.
Winners of the Day - Complete List
- Cross-Country Skiing, Sprint (Men): Johannes Klæbo (Norway).
- Cross-Country Skiing, Sprint (Women): Linn Svahn (Sweden).
- Freestyle, Slopestyle: Birk Ruud (Norway).
- Biathlon, Individual 20 km: Johan-Olav Botn (Norway).
- Alpine Skiing, Women's Team Combined: Austria.
- Curling, Mixed Doubles: Isabella Wrana and Rasmus Wrana (Sweden).
- Luge, Singles (Women): Julia Taubitz (Germany).
- Ski Jumping, Mixed Teams: Slovenia.
- Short Track, Mixed Relay: Italy.
Johan-Olav Botn became the sixth biathlete in the history of the Winter Olympics to complete an individual race without a single miss at the shooting ranges. Photo by Getty Images.
Current Situation: Who's on Top
After a successful performance on the fourth day, Norway continues to hold the lead in the gold medal count, outpacing its competitors and remaining a benchmark for other teams.From the very beginning of the Games, it has been evident that the Scandinavian countries dominate in skiing and snow sports, while Central Europe is accumulating points in technical disciplines.
Trends of the Olympics
1. The Return of Dynasties. Klæbo's victory confirms his status as one of the greatest skiers of his time.2. Team Depth Matters. Sweden's success emphasizes that having a strong team is more important than just having stars.
3. The Home Olympics Effect. Italy is gradually increasing its medal haul, which could change the standings in the top five.
What's Ahead
The Olympic Games continue to gain momentum, and the battle for medals is becoming increasingly intense, especially among Norway, Sweden, and Germany. A series of decisive competitions in cross-country skiing and biathlon are expected in the coming days, which could significantly alter the medal table.
