Key Events and Heroes of the Day
The fourth day of competition included medals in disciplines such as short track, freestyle, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing, curling, luge, and ski jumping.Norwegian skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won gold in the men's classical sprint, marking his seventh Olympic gold and second at these Games. The silver medal went to American Ben Ogden—this is the first medal for the USA in men's cross-country skiing since 1976, while the bronze was awarded to Norwegian Oskar Viki.
Johannes Klæbo. Photo Getty Images.
In the women's sprint, Swedish athletes Linn Svahn, Jonna Sundling, and Maja Dahlqvist occupied the entire podium.
Slovenia Wins Team Gold in Ski Jumping
The Slovenian team, consisting of Nika Voda, Anže Lanišek, Nika Prevc, and Domen Prevc, won the mixed team ski jumping tournament, surpassing the Norwegian and Japanese teams. This was Slovenia's first victory in this discipline at the 2026 Games.The Slovenians confirmed their status as favorites, confidently taking the lead from the first attempts and not allowing their opponents to get close.
Triumph of the Hosts
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The Italian team won the mixed relay in short track. Its members included Arianna Fontana, Elisa Confortola, Chiara Betti, Thomas Nadalini, Pietro Sighel, and Luca Spechenhauser. Canada took the silver, while Belgium secured the bronze.
Complete List of Winners of the Day
- Cross-Country Skiing, Sprint (Men): Johannes Klæbo (Norway).
- Cross-Country Skiing, Sprint (Women): Linn Svahn (Sweden).
- Freestyle, Slopestyle: Birk Ruud (Norway).
- Biathlon, Individual 20 km: Johan-Olav Botn (Norway).
- Alpine Skiing, Women's Team Combined: Austria.
- Curling, Mixed Doubles: Isabella Wrana and Rasmus Wrana (Sweden).
- Luge, Singles (Women): Julia Taubitz (Germany).
- Ski Jumping, Mixed Teams: Slovenia.
- Short Track, Mixed Relay: Italy.
Johan-Olav Botn became the sixth biathlete in the history of the Winter Olympics to complete the individual race without a single miss at the shooting range. Photo Getty Images.
Overall Standings: Who Leads in the Medal Count
After a successful day, Norway continues to confidently lead in the number of gold medals, ahead of its closest competitors and remaining the main benchmark for other teams.In the early stages of the Olympics, the familiar picture emerges: Scandinavian countries dominate in skiing and snow disciplines, while Central Europe earns medals in technical sports.
Main Trends of the Olympics
1. The Return of Dynasties. Klæbo's victory solidifies his reputation as one of the greatest skiers of his generation.2. The Importance of Team Depth. The success of the Swedish team demonstrates that individual stars are no longer as crucial—having a strong "bench" becomes a key factor.
3. The Effect of a Home Olympics. The Italian team is gradually increasing its medal pace, which could change the dynamics in the top five.
The Future of the Competitions
The Games continue to move forward, and competition in the medal standings is intensifying, especially among Norway, Sweden, and Germany. A series of decisive finals in cross-country skiing and biathlon are expected in the coming days, which could radically change the standings.
