Italy pulls off a stunner in Olympic men’s speedskating team pursuit, earns first gold since 2006

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSFebruary 17, 2026 at 06:53 PM

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Team Italy won gold in the men's speedskating team pursuit, marking their first gold medal in the event since 2006. Also on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Team Canada secured the gold medal in the women's team pursuit speedskating race. Jens Luraas Oftebro of Norway won gold in the Nordic combined individual Gundersen large hill/10km event in Tesero, Italy. Additionally, the French team of Eric Perrot, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Emilien Jacquelin, and Fabien Claude won the gold medal in the men's 4x7.5-kilometer relay biathlon race in Anterselva, Italy.

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Johannes Lamparter 40% Valerie Maltais 40% Isabelle Weidemann 40% Austria 40% Ivanie Blondin 50% Norway 50% Canada ×260% Jens Luraas Oftebro 60% Michele Malfatti ×270% Milan ×275% 2026 Winter Olympics ×585% Italy ×590%

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