Winter Olympics recap: Brignone completes dramatic comeback and Ukrainian athlete excluded

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By JAMES ELLINGWORTHFebruary 12, 2026 at 08:23 PM

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Day 6 of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, saw Italian skier Federica Brignone win gold in the women's super-G after recovering from a leg injury that sidelined her for much of the previous year. The games also saw controversy with the exclusion of a Ukrainian athlete, though the article does not specify the reason. Later on Thursday, Chloe Kim of the United States was scheduled to compete in the women’s halfpipe, seeking her third consecutive Olympic gold medal in snowboarding. Additionally, NHL players from the U.S. and Canada were set to begin competition in the men’s hockey tournament.

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Brignone is the oldest female gold medalist in women’s Alpine skiing at 35.

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Chloe Kim seeks to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals in women’s halfpipe.

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Vladyslav Heraskevych was barred from racing.

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Brignone spent much of last year in rehab after breaking multiple bones in her leg.

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Federica Brignone won gold in the women’s super-G.

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Canada 40% Australia 40% Livigno 50% United States ×250% Cooper Woods 50% Ukraine 60% Vladyslav Heraskevych 60% Chloe Kim 60% Cortina d'Ampezzo ×270% Italy ×480% Federica Brignone ×390% 2026 Winter Olympics ×595%

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