Medal Results
Ski mountaineering debuts at Olympics with Swiss and Spanish golds
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Ski mountaineering made its Winter Olympics debut in Bormio, Italy, on Thursday, crowning its first champions in the individual sprint events. Switzerland's Marianne Fatton won gold in the women's race, edging out France's Emily Harrop for silver, while Spain's Oriol Cardona Coll took the men's title. The sport, featuring uphill climbs and downhill sprints, marked the first new addition since snowboarding in 1998.
The 2026 BC Winter Games in Trail-Rossland ended after three days of competition, with over 1,400 athletes participating across various sports. Zone 5 Vancouver Coastal claimed the most medals, totaling 117, while curling finals highlighted the excitement at local venues. Volunteers and community support ensured a smooth event.
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Norway's Jens Luraas Oftebro claimed gold in the men's normal hill/10km Nordic combined at the 2026 Winter Olympics, overcoming slushy conditions and a mid-race mishap. Austria's Johannes Lamparter took silver, while Finland's Eero Hirvonen earned bronze in the discipline's first medals of the Games. The event highlights ongoing concerns about the sport's Olympic future amid low participation and the absence of a women's competition.