Italy 2026: Games of records and surprise heroes
Sport
The Winter Games in Italy have concluded with historic achievements and unexpected twists. Johannes Klæbo became an 11-time Olympic champion, while Mikhail Shaidorov delivered a stunning victory in men’s figure skating.
Norway topped the medal table, followed by the United States and the Netherlands. Host nation Italy finished fourth.
Pre-Games favorite Ilia Malinin fell twice and placed 15th, opening the door for Shaidorov’s gold. In the women’s event, Alysa Liu claimed the title.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified before his run over a helmet tribute.
Ski mountaineering debuted at the Games: Spain’s Oriol Cardona Coll won gold, while neutral athlete Nikita Filippov took silver.
Italy 2026 will be remembered for records, drama and moments that transcended sport.
Pre-Games favorite Ilia Malinin fell twice and placed 15th, opening the door for Shaidorov’s gold. In the women’s event, Alysa Liu claimed the title.
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified before his run over a helmet tribute.
Ski mountaineering debuted at the Games: Spain’s Oriol Cardona Coll won gold, while neutral athlete Nikita Filippov took silver.
Italy 2026 will be remembered for records, drama and moments that transcended sport.
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