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

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  KEN MAGUIREFebruary 7, 2026 at 07:53 PM
Italians collect medals on a feel-good first day for the hosts at the Milan Cortina Olympics

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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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Jake Paul and Vice President JD Vance attend a women’s ice hockey match between the United States and Finland.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics started on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics are held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy celebrates with her gold medal on the podium of the women’s 3,000 meters speedskating race

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

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