Slalom: Shiffrin on the Podium
The women's slalom became the center of attention in alpine skiing. American star Mikaela Shiffrin, showcasing her skill and composure, won the gold medal, thereby strengthening the position of the US team.Photo by Reuters.
Switzerland's Camille Rast took second place, while the third position went to Sweden's Anna Swenn-Larsson. Shiffrin's victory became one of the most discussed topics of the day, enhancing the US's chances in the medal standings.
Klebo: New Record
Norway's Johannes Klebo continues to amaze, winning his tenth gold medal at the Olympics and once again breaking his own record set just a few days ago.
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Together with his partner Einar Hegert, he won the team sprint in freestyle, marking his fifth gold medal at these Games. Klebo also added this medal to the three golds he won in Pyeongchang in 2018 and two in Beijing in 2022, becoming a 15-time world champion.
Biathlon: French Team Shines
In the women's 4×6 km relay, the French team demonstrated excellent teamwork and won gold, completing the distance with minimal misses at the shooting ranges.
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The silver medals went to the Swedish team, while the Norwegian team secured bronze. Despite finishing third, Norway continues to lead the overall medal standings.
Freestyle and Snowboarding: Asian Success
In the ski acrobatics competition, Chinese athlete Xu Mengtao won gold, confirming her position as one of the strongest in this discipline.
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In snowboarding slopestyle, Chinese athlete Su Yimin took first place, while Japanese athlete Mari Fukada won the women's event, strengthening the positions of Asian countries in winter extreme sports.
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Mari Fukada and Kokomo Murase took first and third places. Photo by Getty Images.
Short Track and Hockey: Tense Matches
In the 500 m short track event, Canadian Steven Dubois won gold, while the South Korean team triumphed in the women's 3,000 m relay.In the men's hockey tournament, tense quarterfinals concluded with victories for the US and Canadian teams, who advanced to the semifinals, maintaining the intrigue of the tournament.
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Medal Tally: Norway in the Lead
After 12 days of competition, Norway maintains its lead in the medal standings, followed by Italy and the US. The top five is rounded out by China and Sweden. The competition is intensifying, and every start has the potential to change the standings on the podium.
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Kyrgyzstan at the Olympics - 2026
The Kyrgyzstan team, represented in alpine skiing and cross-country skiing, has yet to win any medals. Timur Shakirov has already competed in speed events, while skier Artur Saparbekov participated in the sprint.Overall Atmosphere of the Games
The 12th day of the Olympics once again confirmed the global nature of winter sports: medals were won by representatives from North America, Europe, and Asia, and the stands in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo were once again filled with fans from around the world.Ahead of us are the decisive competitions, where key awards will be contested and the final medal tally of the 2026 Olympics will be determined.
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