Eight golds awarded on day 9 as Norway's Klaebo makes history with 9th Olympic title

2026-02-16 - 09:15

Day 9 of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics featured an intensive schedule of finals across eight sports, producing historic achievements and national triumphs. Norway's cross-country skiing phenomenon Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo cemented his legacy as the most successful Winter Olympian in history, securing his ninth gold medal as anchor of the men's 4x7.5-kilometer relay team that claimed victory ahead of France and Italy. Alpine Glory and Biathlon Brilliance Italy's Federica Brignone added to her remarkable Games, capturing her second gold medal in the women's giant slalom, defeating Sweden's Sara Hector and Norway's Thea Louise Stjernesund. In biathlon competition, Sweden's Martin Ponsiluoma claimed gold in the men's 12.5-kilometer pursuit, while Italy's Lisa Vittozzi triumphed in the women's 10-kilometer pursuit ahead of Norwegian and Finnish competitors. Freestyle, Skeleton, and Speed Skating Highlights Canadian Mikael Kingsbury dominated the men's dual moguls final, defeating Japan's Ikuma Horishima 30-5 to secure gold. Great Britain celebrated a golden double with Tabitha Stoecker and Matt Weston winning the mixed team skeleton event, while Femke Kok of the Netherlands set an Olympic record of 36.49 seconds capturing women's 500-meter speed skating gold. Britain also prevailed in mixed team snowboard cross, edging host nation Italy and France. Norway's Anna Odine Stroem topped the women's large hill ski jumping podium, completing a Norwegian gold rush on the day.