Hockey Tournament Final: USA Wins Gold in Overtime
The climax of the Olympics was the final match of the men's hockey tournament, where the USA team achieved victory over Canada with a score of 2:1 in overtime, winning gold for the first time since 1980.Photo Getty Images.
Jack Hughes scored the decisive goal, adding a special atmosphere to the match. The tension of the game and its finale added an emotional charge to the closing day of the Games.
Finland secured third place with a convincing victory over Slovakia, winning 6-1.
Ski Marathon: Swedish Andersson Wins, Russian Skier Disqualified
In the women's 50 km classic race, Swedish athlete Ebba Andersson won gold with an impressive finish. The silver medal went to Norwegian Heidi Weng, while the bronze was awarded to Swiss skier Nadja Kelin.
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The race was memorable not only for the athletic achievements but also for the scandal: Russian skier Daria Nepryaeva was disqualified for violating rules during equipment change, which sparked heated discussions among experts and spectators.
Curling: Swedish Team Displays Composure in Final
In the women's curling tournament, the Swedish team won a tense final against Switzerland with a score of 6:5. The fate of the gold was decided in the final ends, where the Swedish team demonstrated composure and tactical precision.
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This victory was a logical conclusion to the confident performance of the Swedes throughout the tournament.
Freestyle: Eileen Gu Confirms Her Leadership Position
In the women's halfpipe freestyle event, Eileen Gu, representing China, claimed victory. The athlete showcased a technically challenging and nearly flawless routine, significantly outpacing her competitors in the judges' scores.
Eileen Gu was born and raised in California and represented the USA in international competitions until 2019, but now competes for China. Photo Getty Images.
This success further confirmed her status in global freestyle and strengthened the Chinese team's position in the overall medal standings.
Bobsleigh: Germans on Top
In the four-man bobsleigh competition, German teams confirmed their status as favorites, winning gold and silver, while the bronze medals went to the Swiss.Germany is traditionally regarded as one of the strongest countries in this sport, and the final event of the Olympics only confirmed the high level of preparation of the German crews.
Medal Standings: Norway in First Place
At the end of the Olympics, Norway topped the medal standings with 18 gold medals and a total of 41 medals. Skiers, including multiple champion Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, made a significant contribution to this success.The USA team concluded their performances with 12 gold medals, and their victory in the hockey tournament became one of the symbols of the 2026 Games.
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Closing Ceremony: Farewell to the Olympics
The Olympics concluded with a solemn ceremony at the Arena di Verona, featuring a parade of athletes, a cultural program, and the symbolic handover of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the next Games.
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The 2026 Olympics will be remembered as a competition full of bright emotions, impressive victories, and dramatic moments. The final day was a worthy conclusion to two weeks of intense competition, confirming that sports is an area where seconds and character matter.
