Slalom: Triumph of Shiffrin and Her Comeback
In the women's slalom of alpine skiing, the key event was the performance of American star Mikaela Shiffrin, who brilliantly showcased her technique and won a gold medal for her team.
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The silver in this event was won by Swiss athlete Camille Rast, while the bronze medal went to Swedish skier Anna Svenn-Larsson. Shiffrin's victory became one of the most discussed topics of the day and helped the USA strengthen its position in the overall medal standings.
Klebo Sets Another Record
Norwegian skier Johannes Klebo won his tenth gold medal at the Winter Olympics on Wednesday, breaking his own record set just a few days ago.
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Together with Einar Hedegeart, Klebo won the team sprint in freestyle, marking his fifth gold medal at these Games. This victory adds to the three gold medals he won in Pyeongchang in 2018 and the two medals he earned in Beijing four years ago, making Klebo a 15-time world champion.
Biathlon: France at the Top
In the women's 4×6 km biathlon relay, the French team demonstrated impeccable teamwork and secured gold, confidently completing the distance with minimal misses.
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The Swedish team took second place, while the bronze medals went to the Norwegian team. For Norway, despite finishing third in the race, it did not hinder them from maintaining their lead in the medal standings.
Freestyle and Snowboarding: Successes of Asia
The gold medal in women's ski acrobatics was won by Chinese athlete Xu Mengtao, confirming her status as one of the best in this discipline.
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In men's snowboard slopestyle, Chinese athlete Su Yimin emerged victorious, while Japanese athlete Mari Fukada took gold among women. These results strengthened the positions of Asian countries in winter extreme disciplines.
Short Track and Hockey: Tense Moments
In short track, Canadian Steven Dubois won gold in the 500 m event, while the South Korean athletes triumphed in the women's 3000 m relay.In the men's hockey tournament, tense quarter-finals concluded with victories for the teams from the USA and Canada, who advanced to the semi-finals, adding intrigue to one of the most spectacular tournaments of the Olympics.
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Medal Standings: Norway in First Place
After 12 competition days, Norway continues to hold the lead in the medal standings, followed by Italy and the USA. The top five also includes China and Sweden. The battle for the top positions remains intense, and every start can change the balance of power.
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Kyrgyzstan at the 2026 Olympics
The Kyrgyzstan team, competing in alpine skiing and cross-country skiing, has yet to win any medals. Skier Timur Shakirov has already participated in speed events, while skier Artur Saparbekov took part in the sprint race.Atmosphere of the Olympics
The twelfth day of the Olympics highlighted the global nature of winter sports: medals were won by athletes from North America, Europe, and Asia, while the stands in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo were once again filled with fans from all corners of the world.Key events are ahead, where the main awards will be contested and the final medal standings of the 2026 Olympics will be determined.
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