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2026 Olympics: Biggest Stories and Moments of Milan Games
USA women's hockey wins gold for the first time since 2018 with an overtime victory; notable engagements and controversies marked the closing day of the Games.
- On Feb. 22, 2026, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics concluded with the United States men's and women's ice hockey teams winning gold, including a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada.
- Medal totals show Norway first and the United States second, with Norway earning 41 medals including 18 golds, the United States 32 medals with 11 golds, and host nation Italy 30 medals including 10 golds on Feb. 22, 2026.
- The return of NHL stars after 12 years raised competition with 146 players from 16 nations, while American goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves and Quinn Hughes scored a key overtime winner.
- Facing scrutiny, curling's self-policing model was questioned after double-touch accusations as the Canada men's curling team won gold, while ski jumpers faced allegations of injections during suit fittings and Sturla Holm Løgreid apologized publicly.
- NBC and partner networks extended coverage with scheduled re‑airs: NBC at 9 p.m. EST and USA Network at 4:30 p.m. EST for final events, while Peacock offered replays starting at $10.99 per month.
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Daily World Briefing, Feb. 23
Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics closesThe Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday, after 17 days of competition that saw broad participation, historic breakthroughs and China's best-ever performance at an overseas Winter Games.International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry declared the Games closed at the historic Verona Arena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site."This is the true Olymp
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina are over. Many had doubted the host in advance - and were taught a better one. Can Meloni's government use the success for itself? By L. Weiß.
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Between the perfection of Klæbo, the gadins of Malinin and the plume of our Blues, the Italian balance balances between absolute grace and cold shower. Curtain on Italy! After fifteen days to freeze the
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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina delivered two weeks of record-breaking performances, emotional victories, and memorable scenes on the ice and snow. Running from February 6 to February 22, the Games have brought together the world’s top winter athletes across venues in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.But beyond the medals and podium finishes, this year’s Olympics have also sparked viral moments, heated debates, and unexpected drama.Here’s …
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