Milan‑Cortina day 14: Norway dominates, China shines in freestyle skiing

Day 14 of the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics brought some of the most exhilarating moments of the Games, with athletes across disciplines delivering historic performances, dramatic finishes, and record-breaking feats. As the Olympics edge closer to their grand finale, today’s competitions kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Norway once again dominated the headlines. Johannes Dale‑Skjevdal produced a flawless performance in the men’s 15 km biathlon mass start , hitting all 20 targets to claim gold . His victory not only highlighted individual brilliance but also pushed Norway’s tally to a record 17 gold medals , the most by any nation at a single Winter Olympics. His teammate, Sturla Holm Lægreid , added silver to his growing medal collection, while France’s Quentin Fillon Maillet claimed bronze after a strong finish, rounding off a dramatic podium battle.

In freestyle skiing, China’s Wang Xindi thrilled spectators with a breathtaking jump in the men’s aerials final , edging out Switzerland’s Noe Roth for the gold . Li Tianma , making his Olympic debut, impressed everyone by capturing the bronze , signaling a promising future for Chinese aerial skiing on the world stage.

The excitement wasn’t limited to skiing and biathlon. The women’s curling semifinals featured intense clashes among traditional powerhouses, setting up gripping medal matches for the final days. Meanwhile, men’s ice hockey saw fierce semifinal action, with teams vying for a spot in the gold medal showdown as the countdown to the Games’ conclusion intensifies.

Fans were also treated to thrilling finals in speed skating and freestyle skiing halfpipe events, rounding out a day packed with high-stakes competition. While Norway continued to dominate the medal table , other nations like the United States, Italy, France, and the Netherlands remained in contention, keeping the final standings tense and unpredictable.

With only days remaining, attention is already turning to the closing ceremony in Verona , promising a grand celebration of a memorable and historic Winter Olympics.

Looking ahead to today’s schedule , fans can expect the final speed skating events, last skiing competitions, and the medal-deciding men’s ice hockey final, capping off what has been a remarkable edition of the Winter Games.