Hockey Final: Overtime and Gold for the USA
The final note of the Olympics was the men's hockey tournament final, where the U.S. team triumphed over Canada in a tense battle, winning 2-1 in overtime and claiming the gold medal for the first time since 1980.
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Jack Hughes scored the decisive goal in extra time, adding a special emotional touch to the final day. The bronze medals were claimed by the Finnish team, which had previously crushed the Slovak team with a score of 6-1.
Ski Marathon: Swedish Victory and Scandal
In the women's 50 km classic race, Swedish skier Ebba Andersson finished first, delivering an outstanding performance. Norwegian Heidi Weng took second place, while Swiss skier Nada Kelin secured the bronze.
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However, the race was not without scandal: Russian skier Daria Nepryaeva was disqualified for violating rules during equipment change, sparking heated discussions among experts and fans.
Curling: Final Battle of the Swedes
In the women's curling tournament, the Swedish team defeated Switzerland in a tense final with a score of 6-5. The gold medal was decided in the final ends, where the Swedish team displayed composure and precision in their tactics.
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Thus, the gold was a logical conclusion to the Swedish team's confident performance throughout the tournament.
Freestyle: Eileen Gu on the Podium
In the women's halfpipe freestyle event, Eileen Gu, representing China, emerged victorious. She showcased high-level execution of her program, significantly outpacing her competitors according to the judges' scores.
Eileen Gu, born and raised in California, represented the USA until 2019 but now competes under the Chinese flag. Photo Getty Images.
Her victory solidified the Chinese team's position in the medal standings and confirmed its status as a leader in world freestyle skiing.
Bobsleigh: German Dominance
In the four-man bobsleigh competition, German teams confirmed their ambitions by winning gold and silver, while the bronze medals went to the Swiss.Germany, traditionally regarded as one of the strongest in bobsleigh, clearly demonstrated the high level of training of its pilots and the depth of its roster in the final event of the Olympics.
Medal Standings: Norway on Top
At the end of the Winter Games, the Norwegian team topped the medal standings, winning 18 gold medals and a total of 41 medals. A significant contribution to this victory came from the skiers, including multiple champion Johannes Høsflot Klæbo.The U.S. team concluded the Olympics with 12 gold medals, and their victory in the hockey tournament became one of the symbols of these games.
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Closing Ceremony: Farewell to the Olympics
In the evening, the official closing ceremony of the Olympics took place at the Arena di Verona, featuring a parade of athletes, cultural events, and the symbolic handover of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the next games.
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The 2026 Olympics will be remembered as an event full of bright emotions and dramatic conclusions. The final day was a worthy culmination of two weeks of competition, demonstrating that in sports, every second and the character of the athletes matter.
