2026 Winter Olympics: The Games as told by photos from each day - ESPN
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by ESPNFebruary 22, 2026
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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina delivered an unforgettable two weeks of world-class competition, filled with thrilling moments, rising stars, and legendary performances. From the opening downhill victory by Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen to Canada’s historic gold medal win in men’s dual moguls by Mikaël Kingsbury, the Games showcased a mix of young talent and veteran excellence. The event also saw Chloe Kim’s quest for a third consecutive halfpipe gold ended by South Korea’s Choi Gaon, while Mikaela Shiffrin returned to her podium dominance in slalom, securing her second Olympic gold in the discipline. Jordan Stolz emerged as one of the Games’ standout athletes, winning multiple medals across speedskating events and setting Olympic records.
Day 3 brought a historic moment for Team USA, as their mixed curling duo of Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin advanced to the final, marking the country’s first appearance in the medal round since 2018. The women’s hockey team also made waves with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Canada, led by Hannah Bilka’s two goals. Meanwhile, Elana Meyers Taylor finally achieved her long-awaited gold medal in monobob after five Olympic appearances, capping off a decorated but previously medal-hungry career. The Games also saw Norway’s Tormod
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Originally published on ESPN on 2/22/2026