Ski Mountaineering: First Gold in Olympic History
This discipline, now part of the Olympic program, showcased its dynamism. The first finals in the sprint races saw Swiss athlete Marinn Fatton win gold, demonstrating excellent technique on the climbs and flawless execution of technical elements.In the men's final, gold went to Spanish athlete Oriol Cardona Coll, who confidently won the decisive race. The silver medal was awarded to Russian athlete Nikita Filippov, competing under a neutral status, while Frenchman Thibaut Anselme took bronze.
The medalists in ski mountaineering: Nikita Filippov, Oriol Cardona Coll, and Thibaut Anselme (left to right). Photo by Christian Petersen / Getty Images.
This debut became one of the most discussed events of the day, and experts believe that ski mountaineering has every chance of securing its place in the Olympic program.
Figure Skating: A Medal Return for the USA
An important moment of the evening was the women's singles skating, where American figure skater Alysa Liu took first place with a total score of 226.79 points.
Alysa Liu. Photo by Getty Images.
This gold medal was the first for the USA in women's singles skating in over 20 years. Liu executed complex elements brilliantly and showcased high artistry.
The silver medal was won by Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, while her compatriot Ami Nakai took bronze.
Hockey: A Tense Final Between the USA and Canada
In the final of the women's hockey tournament, longtime rivals—the teams from the USA and Canada—met once again.
American hockey players celebrate their victory. Photo by EPA / Shutterstock.
The game was intense and ended with a 2:1 victory for the Americans in overtime. The decisive goal was scored by defender Megan Keller, while the score was equalized earlier by team captain Hilary Knight.
Megan Keller scores the winning goal. Photo by EPA / Shutterstock.
The bronze medals were awarded to the Swiss team.
Speed Skating: Chinese Gold in the 1,500 Meters
In the men's 1,500 meters speed skating event, Chinese athlete Ning Zhongyan took victory.The silver medal was awarded to American Jordan Stoltz, while the bronze went to Dutchman Kield Neijs. The final was marked by fierce competition, with only a few tenths of a second separating the top two places.
Nordic Combined: Norwegians Take Gold
The gold in the team sprint of the Nordic combined was won by the Norwegian team, confirming their leadership in this sport.The silver went to the Finns, while the Austrians took bronze.
Overall Medal Standings After the 13th Day
As of the end of the thirteenth day, Norway continues to hold first place in the unofficial medal standings due to consistent results in skiing disciplines and Nordic combined.Italy, as the host country, and the USA are also among the top three.
France and the Netherlands are actively competing for spots in the top five.
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Main Outcomes of the Day
The thirteenth day of the 2026 Olympics in Italy will be remembered for the debut of ski mountaineering and bright finals in key events. The USA strengthened its position with gold medals in figure skating and hockey, Norway remains in first place in the overall standings, and China added its important victory in speed skating.With the end of the Games approaching, the competition for medals is becoming increasingly intense.
