Italy Tops Early Medal Table at Milan-Cortina Winter Games

Italy Leads Early Medal Table at Milan-Cortina Winter Games

MILAN–CORTINA — Host nation Italy has surged to the top of the early medal standings at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, delivering strong performances across speed skating, alpine skiing, biathlon, snowboarding, luge and figure skating.

Riding the momentum of home support, Italian athletes have secured multiple podium finishes in high-profile events, giving the host country an early edge in the overall medal race.

Italy’s Standout Performers

Italian speed skating star Francesca Lollobrigida headlined the medal haul after capturing gold in the women’s 3,000 metres, setting an Olympic record in a career-defining victory on home ice. Her performance has made her a central figure in Italy’s medal push.

Other Italian medalists include:

• Riccardo Lorello — Bronze in the men’s 5,000 metres speed skating, strengthening Italy’s depth in endurance events.
• Sofia Goggia — Bronze in women’s downhill skiing, keeping Italy firmly in alpine medal contention.
• Italian Mixed Biathlon Relay Team — Silver medal showcased the country’s growing strength in biathlon.
• Dominik Fischnaller — Bronze in men’s luge following a composed and tactical run.
• Italian Figure Skating Team — Earned a team medal, highlighting Italy’s competitive presence in artistic disciplines.

Medal Standings Snapshot (After Recent Events)

1. Italy — Leading the medal table with the highest overall total across multiple sports.
2. Norway — Close behind, driven by dominant Nordic performances, including a gold from cross-country star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo.
3. Japan — Building momentum with medals across skating and snow events.
4. Austria, France and Sweden — All remain in close contention with podium finishes in several disciplines.
5. United States — Staying competitive with gold medals in alpine skiing and figure skating.

Other Notable International Performances

• Breezy Johnson (USA) claimed gold in women’s downhill skiing, adding to a competitive alpine field.
• Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (Norway) dominated the men’s skiathlon, reinforcing Norway’s long-standing Nordic tradition.

With medals being shared across a wide range of nations and disciplines, the Milan-Cortina Winter Games are shaping up to be a tightly contested and unpredictable competition as events continue.