Record Success for Klæbo and Norway's Dominance
Norwegian skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo became the star of the day, winning his ninth Olympic gold and setting a new record as the most successful athlete in the history of the Winter Olympics.
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At 29, Klæbo led the Norwegian team to victory in the men's 4×7.5 km relay, competing alongside Emil Iversen, Martin Løstrøm Nygård, and Einar Hedegart, marking his fourth title at the Games.
An additional achievement for Norway was the triumphant performance of the men's team in the ski relay, allowing them to maintain first place in the overall medal standings.
So far, 68 sets of medals have been awarded at the tournament, with medalists representing 25 countries, indicating an expansion of the geography of success.
Figure Skating: Intense Competition Among Pairs
In the competitions among sports pairs, after the short program, German athletes Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin are in first place, confidently contending for the gold medal.Experts emphasize that the gap between competitors is minimal, and the final competitions promise to be very exciting.
Hockey: Conclusion of the Group Stage
The teams from Canada and the USA secured their spots in the quarter-finals of the Olympic tournament. The USA defeated Germany 5:1, finishing first in their group, while Canada crushed France with a score of 10:2, surpassing the USA on goal difference.
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Switzerland won against the Czech Republic 4:3 and took second place in Group A, while Latvia lost to Denmark 2:4.
On the previous day, Slovakia and Finland also secured their advancement to the quarter-finals.
National Achievements and Unexpected Results
Italian skier Federica Brignone made a name for herself by winning her second gold medal at these Olympics in the giant slalom, with a total time of 2 minutes 13.50 seconds. She became the first Italian skier to earn two golds at a single Olympics.
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Canada also celebrated its success by winning its first gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Mikaël Kingsbury, who was the flag bearer for the country at the opening ceremony, became the Olympic champion in the first-ever men's dual mogul competition in Livigno.
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Kingsbury, who is 33 years old, won his second gold medal in his career, eight years after his first in Pyeongchang.
World record holder Femke Bol won gold in the 500 meters in speed skating, adding a second victory for the Netherlands in this discipline at the Games.
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Earlier, in the 1000 meters, she lost to compatriot Jutta Leerdam, but in the 500 m sprint, they switched places.
The bronze medal went to Japan's Miho Takagi, who has now become the most decorated female Olympic athlete in Japan, with nine medals across four Olympics.
Overall Tournament Summary
Norway continues to lead both in the number of gold medals and in the overall medal standings, demonstrating its strength at the Olympics.Amid increasing competition, attention in the coming days will focus on figure skating and hockey matches, which traditionally have a significant impact on the distribution of medals.
The ninth day of the 2026 Olympics confirmed Norway's dominance and brought a historic achievement for Klæbo, while in several disciplines, the competition is far from over, promising us new sensations in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
