Italians collect medals on a feel-good first day for the hosts at the Milan Cortina Olympics

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By KEN MAGUIREFebruary 7, 2026 at 07:53 PM

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy, began on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The host nation, Italy, celebrated a successful first day with medals won by Italian athletes. Francesca Lollobrigida won a gold medal in the women’s 3,000 meters speedskating race. Other events taking place included the alpine ski men’s downhill race in Bormio, women’s downhill training in Cortina d’Ampezzo, and the cross country skiing women’s 10km + 10km skiathlon in Tesero. A preliminary round match of women’s ice hockey between the United States and Finland also occurred in Milan.

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Tesero 40% Bormio 50% Lindsey Vonn 60% Cortina d'Ampezzo 60% Jessie Diggins 60% Franjo von Allmen 60% Switzerland 70% Milan ×270% Francesca Lollobrigida ×280% United States ×380% Italy ×690% 2026 Winter Olympics ×6100%

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Italy

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