Klebo and the Norwegians at the Top
The most notable figure of the day was Norwegian skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, who won his ninth Olympic gold, setting a new record and becoming the most decorated athlete in Winter Olympic history.Photo Getty Images.
At 29 years old, Klæbo led the Norwegian team to victory in the men's 4×7.5 km relay alongside athletes such as Emil Iversen, Martin Løstrøm Nygård, and Einar Østbø, securing his fourth Olympic title.
Additional medals for the Norwegian team came from gold in the men's ski relay, helping the country maintain its lead in the overall standings.
As of the ninth day, 68 sets of medals had been awarded at the Olympics, with medalists representing 25 countries, indicating an expansion of the geography of success.
Figure Skating: Battle for Gold
In the pairs competition, after the short program, German athletes Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin found themselves in first place, making them the main contenders for the gold medal.Experts emphasize that the gap between the participants is minimal, foreshadowing an intense final part of the tournament.
Hockey: Conclusion of the Group Stage
Canada and the USA secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the Olympic hockey tournament. The USA team defeated Germany 5:1, finishing first in their group, while Canada crushed France 10:2, surpassing the USA on goal difference.
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The Swiss team defeated the Czech Republic 4:3 and finished second in Group A, while Latvia lost to Denmark 2:4.
The day before, Slovakia and Finland also secured direct spots in the quarterfinals.
Unexpected Successes for the Nation
Italian skier Federica Brignone won her second gold medal at these Games, triumphing in the giant slalom. Her total time was 2 minutes 13.50 seconds, making her the first Italian woman to win two golds at a single Olympics.
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Canada also celebrated its first Olympic success when Mikaël Kingsbury, the flag bearer for the Canadian team at the opening, won gold in the first-ever men's dual mogul competition in Livigno.
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The 33-year-old Kingsbury claimed his second Olympic gold, eight years after his first medal in Pyeongchang.
World record holder Femke Kok won the gold medal in speed skating in the 500 meters, securing the Netherlands' second victory in this discipline at the Games.
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Earlier, in the 1000 meters, Kok lost to compatriot Jutta Leerdam, but in the 500 meters sprint, they swapped places on the podium.
The bronze medal was won by Japanese athlete Miho Takagi, who is now the most decorated female Olympic medalist from Japan, with nine medals across four Games.
Overall Situation in the Tournament
Norway continues to lead both in the number of gold medals and in the overall medal standings, demonstrating its superiority at the Olympics.With increasing competition in the coming days, attention will be focused on figure skating and hockey—disciplines that traditionally have a significant impact on the distribution of medals.
The ninth day of the 2026 Olympics confirmed Norway's status as the main favorite of the tournament and was marked by Klebo's historic achievement. Meanwhile, the competition in several disciplines remains intense, and significant surprises in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo may still occur.
