Sunday, February 15, 2026, will be remembered as a watershed moment for Italian winter sports. In a whirlwind two-hour window, the host nation secured four medals, officially making Milano Cortina 2026 the most successful Winter Olympics in Italy’s history.
By reaching a total of 22 medals, Italy has eclipsed its previous benchmark of 20 set during the Lillehammer 1994 Games.
Alpine Skiing: Brignone’s Giant Slalom Masterclass
Federica Brignone solidified her status as a winter sports legend by claiming gold in the Women’s Giant Slalom. Following her earlier success in the Super-G, this second gold medal marks a historic achievement:
- A 28-Year Wait: She is the first Italian woman to win Giant Slalom gold since Deborah Compagnoni in 1998.
- Flawless Execution: Brignone delivered two error-free runs, outclassing a highly competitive field.
Biathlon: Vittozzi Claims Historic Gold
In the Women’s 10 km Pursuit, Lisa Vittozzi delivered a masterclass in composure. Starting from fifth, she achieved a perfect 20/20 at the shooting range.
Key Moment: While her rivals faltered in the final standing series, Vittozzi remained perfect, securing Italy’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in Biathlon.
Cross-Country & Snowboard Cross: Podium Finishes
Italy’s depth was on full display across the Val di Fiemme and the snowboard tracks:
- Men’s 4×7.5 km Relay: Federico Pellegrino anchored a thrilling comeback to secure Bronze, Italy’s first relay medal since Torino 2006. Norway took Gold, led by the incomparable Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo.
- Mixed Team Snowboard Cross: The duo of Michela Moioli and Lorenzo Sommariva battled back to earn Silver, finishing just behind Great Britain and ahead of France.
International Highlights: Skeleton and Freestyle Gold
While Italy dominated the headlines, international stars left their mark on the Cortina and Livigno venues:
Skeleton: British Dominance
Matt Weston made history at the Cortina Sliding Centre. By winning the Mixed Team event alongside Tabitha Stoecker, Weston became the first British athlete to secure two Skeleton gold medals in a single Olympic Games.
Freestyle Skiing: Kingsbury’s Golden Farewell
The legendary Mikaël Kingsbury (Canada) ended his illustrious career on the highest possible note. In the Dual Moguls final at Livigno Snow Park, Kingsbury defeated Japan’s Horishima Ikuma to claim his second Olympic title before retiring from the sport.
Milano Cortina 2026 Italy Medal Table Update (Feb 15)
| Athlete/Team | Sport | Medal |
| Federica Brignone | Alpine Skiing (GS) | Gold 🥇 |
| Lisa Vittozzi | Biathlon (Pursuit) | Gold 🥇 |
| Moioli/Sommariva | Snowboard Cross | Silver 🥈 |
| Graz/Barp/Carollo/Pellegrino | Cross-Country Relay | Bronze 🥉 |
