Italy's Medal Count Surges at 2026 Winter Olympics on Home Soil
Italy is experiencing a surge in its medal count at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Federica Brignone winning her first gold medals in a unique home-soil experience.
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Italy is experiencing a surge in its medal count at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Federica Brignone winning her first gold medals in a unique home-soil experience.

Italy has achieved its best-ever showing at a Winter Olympics, largely thanks to Alpine skiing star Federica Brignone, who secured a golden double.
After enduring multiple surgeries and rehabilitation, Federica Brignone's determination to compete at a home Olympics has culminated in her winning two gold medals.
Norway's Jens Lurås Oftebro won his third gold medal at the Milan/Cortina Olympics in the Nordic combined team sprint, while Germany struggled.
The Winter Olympics continue to deliver drama with multiple gold medal wins, notable upsets, and off-field incidents, including a robbery attempt involving Jonathan Owens and a curling dispute.
Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin, along with Italy's Federica Brignone, are among many Olympic skiers expressing concern over receding glaciers.

Great Britain celebrates a golden day with multiple medals, while Italy's Federica Brignone secures her second gold. Dutch skater Femke Kok dominates the 500m speed skating, and skier Lindsey Vonn prepares for surgery after a crash.