Ski Mountaineering: First Medals
For the first time in the history of the Winter Olympics, ski mountaineering was included in the competition program, becoming one of the most promising disciplines. The first sets of medals were awarded in the sprint races.The Olympic champion among women was Swiss athlete Marin Fatton, who demonstrated excellent tactics on the climbs and flawless execution of technical sections.
In the men's final, gold was won by Spanish athlete Oriol Cardona Coll, confidently triumphing in the decisive race. Russian athlete Nikita Filippov, competing under a neutral flag, took second place, while Frenchman Thibaut Anselme claimed bronze.
Medalists in ski mountaineering: Nikita Filippov, Oriol Cardona Coll, and Thibaut Anselme (left to right). Photo Christian Petersen / Getty Images.
The debut of ski mountaineering became one of the most discussed topics of the day, and experts are confident that this sport has every chance of remaining in the Olympic program.
Figure Skating: Triumph for the USA
In figure skating, the audience's attention was focused on the women's singles event. The victory went to American Alice Liu, who scored 226.79 points over two programs.
Alice Liu. Photo Getty Images.
This gold medal was the first for the USA in women's singles figure skating in over 20 years. Liu executed complex elements brilliantly and demonstrated high artistry.
The silver medal went to Japanese skater Kaori Sakamoto, while bronze was claimed by another Japanese figure skater, Ami Nakai.
Hockey: Tense Final Between the USA and Canada
The final of the women's hockey tournament once again brought together two fierce rivals — the teams of the USA and Canada.
American hockey players celebrate victory. Photo EPA / Shutterstock.
The game was tense, and the Americans won 2-1 in overtime. The decisive goal was scored by defender Megan Keller, while earlier, team captain Hilary Knight had equalized the score.
Megan Keller scores the winning goal. Photo EPA / Shutterstock.
Bronze medals were awarded to the Swiss team.
Speed Skating: Gold for China in Men's Sprint
In the men's 1,500 meters, the gold medal was won by Chinese athlete Ning Zhongyang.The silver in this race went to American Jordan Stoltz, while bronze was claimed by Dutch athlete Kield Nees.
The final took place in a tense battle, where the gap between first and second place was just a few tenths of a second.
Nordic Combined: Success for the Norwegian Team
In the team sprint of the Nordic combined, gold went to the Norwegian team, confirming its status as a favorite in this sport.The silver medals were awarded to the Finnish team, while bronze went to the Austrian team.
Medal Standings Summary After the 13th Day
After thirteen days of competition, Norway confidently holds first place in the unofficial medal standings, consistently earning points in skiing disciplines and combined events.Italy, the host country, and the USA occupy the second and third places, respectively.
France and the Netherlands are actively competing for a spot in the top five.
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Day's Results
The thirteenth day of the 2026 Olympics in Italy will be remembered for the historic debut of ski mountaineering and thrilling finals in key disciplines. The USA team significantly strengthened its position by winning gold in figure skating and hockey, while Norway continues to lead in the medal standings, and China celebrates an important victory on the speed skating track.Only a few days remain until the end of the Games, and the battle for medals promises to be even more intense.
