Slalom: Triumph of Shiffrin and Her Comeback
The key moment in alpine skiing was the women's slalom, where legendary American skier Mikaela Shiffrin demonstrated outstanding technique and confidence, winning a gold medal for her team.
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Silver went to Swiss skier Camille Rast, while the bronze medal was claimed by Swedish athlete Anna Swenn-Larsson. Shiffrin's victory became one of the most discussed topics of the day and significantly strengthened the USA's position in the overall medal standings.
New Record by Klæbo
Norwegian skier Johannes Klæbo won his tenth gold medal at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday, breaking his own record set just a few days earlier.
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Klæbo, along with his partner Einar Hædegaard, won the team sprint in freestyle, marking his fifth gold medal at these Games.
His achievements now include three gold medals won in Pyeongchang in 2018 and two medals from Beijing 2022. Additionally, Klæbo has become a 15-time world champion.
Biathlon: France on Top
In the women's 4×6 km relay in biathlon, the French team showcased impeccable performance, winning gold. The French women confidently completed the distance with minimal misses at the shooting range.
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Silver went to the Swedish team, while the bronze was claimed by athletes from Norway. Despite finishing third, Norway maintained its lead in the medal standings.
Freestyle and Snowboarding: Successes from Asia
In women's ski acrobatics, Chinese athlete Xu Mengtao won gold, confirming her status as one of the strongest in this discipline.
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In men's snowboard slopestyle, Chinese athlete Su Yimin took victory, while in the women's competition, gold was awarded to Japanese athlete Mari Fukada. These achievements strengthened the positions of Asian countries in winter extreme sports.
Short Track and Hockey: Intense Battles
In short track, Canadian athlete Steven Dubois won gold in the 500 m distance, while in the women's 3000 m relay, the South Korean team triumphed.In the men's hockey tournament, the teams from the USA and Canada emerged victorious in tense quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals and maintaining the intrigue of one of the most spectacular tournaments of the Olympics.
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Medal Standings: Norway in First Place
After 12 days of competition, Norway maintains its lead in the medal standings, followed by Italy and the USA, along with China and Sweden in the top five. The battle for the top positions remains intense, and each start can change the current standings.
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Kyrgyzstan at the 2026 Olympics
The Kyrgyzstan team, represented in alpine skiing and cross-country skiing, has yet to win any medals. Timur Shakirov competed in speed disciplines, while Artur Saparbekov participated in the sprint race.The Atmosphere of the Olympic Games
The 12th day of the Olympics showcased the global nature of winter sports: medals were won by representatives from various continents, and the stands in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo were once again filled with fans from around the world.Upcoming are the final events, where key awards will be contested and the final medal standings for the 2026 Olympics will be determined.
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