Top 5 controversies at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina
From bizarre allegations and heated on-ice confrontations to political disputes and gender equity debates, several incidents dominated headlines throughout the fortnight.
From bizarre allegations and heated on-ice confrontations to political disputes and gender equity debates, several incidents dominated headlines throughout the fortnight.
Norway finished on top of the medal table once again, underlining its status as the dominant force in winter sports, while the United States enjoyed its most successful gold-medal campaign in Winter Olympic history.
Alysa Liu ended a 24-year drought for American women in Olympic figure skating, becoming the first U.S. woman to win individual gold since Sarah Hughes in 2002.
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam delivered a record-breaking performance to claim gold in the women’s 1000m event at the Milano 2026 Winter Olympics, edging past teammate Femke Kok in a thrilling final race.
With artificial snow now a regular feature of winter sports, the findings highlight the growing role of weather in shaping the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
