Klebo Sets Record, Norway Shines
The central figure of the day was Norwegian skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, who won his ninth Olympic gold, becoming the most successful athlete in the history of the Winter Games.
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The 29-year-old athlete led the Norwegian team to victory in the 4×7.5 km relay, competing alongside Emil Iversen, Martin Løstrup Nygård, and Einar Hedegart, securing his fourth title at these Games.
Norway's additional success was ensured by the men's team's victory in the ski relay, allowing the country to maintain its lead in the overall medal standings.
A total of 68 sets of medals have been contested so far, with medalists representing 25 countries, indicating an expansion of the tournament's success geography.
Figure Skating: Intense Competition Among Pairs
In the pairs figure skating competition, after the short program, the leading position is held by the German duo Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin, who have taken the lead in the race for gold.Experts emphasize that the margin is minimal, and the final part of the tournament could be one of the most thrilling.
Hockey: Conclusion of the Group Stage
The teams from Canada and the USA have secured their places in the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament. The USA defeated Germany 5-1 and finished first in their group, while Canada crushed France 10-2, surpassing the Americans in goal difference.
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The Swiss team won against the Czech Republic 4-3, finishing second in Group A, while Latvia lost to Denmark 2-4.
The day before, Slovakia and Finland secured direct spots in the quarterfinals.
National Achievements and Unexpected Results
Italian athlete Federica Brignone won her second gold medal at these Olympic Games, triumphing in the giant slalom with a total time of 2 minutes 13.50 seconds. She became the first Italian skier to win two golds at a single Olympics.
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Canada, in turn, claimed its first gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Mikaël Kingsbury, who was the flag bearer for the team at the opening ceremony and is the most decorated mogul skier in history, won gold in the first-ever men's dual mogul competition in Livigno.
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The 33-year-old Kingsbury secured his second Olympic gold medal eight years after his first victory in Pyeongchang.
World record holder Femke Kok won gold in speed skating in the 500 meters, providing the Netherlands with their second victory in this event at the Games.
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In the 1000 meters, she previously lost to her compatriot Jutta Leerdam, but the positions were reversed in the 500-meter sprint.
The bronze medal was won by Japanese athlete Miho Takagi, who became Japan's most decorated female Olympic athlete with nine medals across four Games.
Overall Picture of the Tournament
Norway maintains its leading position in both the number of gold medals and the overall standings, continuing to dominate the Olympics confidently.Given the growing competition, attention in the coming days will be focused on figure skating and hockey—disciplines that traditionally influence medal distribution.
The ninth day of the 2026 Olympics confirmed Norway's status as the main force of the tournament and was marked by Klæbo's historic achievement. However, in several disciplines, the competition remains open, and the major surprises of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo are yet to come.
