MILAN — Winter Games 2026 Day 4 and 5 produced defining performances across freestyle skiing, biathlon, alpine racing, speed skating and curling. Gold medals for the United States, France, Switzerland, Italy and Sweden reshaped the standings and intensified the battle at the top of the medal table.
Athletes delivered under pressure. Margins narrowed. Podium spots came down to tenths of seconds and final attempts.
USA dominates women’s moguls
The United States claimed a major victory in women’s moguls. Elizabeth Lemley captured gold, delivering the highest score of the final round. Her speed through the bumps and clean landings on both jumps separated her from the field.
Teammate Jaelin Kauf earned silver, marking another strong Olympic performance after her previous podium finish. Perrine Laffont of France secured bronze, adding another medal to her decorated career.
The U.S. double podium reinforced American strength in freestyle skiing and pushed the nation higher in the overall medal race.
France takes biathlon gold in commanding fashion
France secured gold in the women’s 15-kilometer individual biathlon. Julia Simon delivered a composed and clinical performance, hitting every target across four shooting stages. Her clean shooting proved decisive in a discipline where every miss adds time penalties.
Lou Jeanmonnot, also of France, earned silver, finishing less than a minute behind her teammate. Bulgaria’s Lora Hristova captured bronze, producing one of the surprises of the competition.
France’s one-two finish marked a major statement in biathlon and strengthened its position in the medal standings.
Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen wins Super-G gold
Switzerland continued its alpine success as Franjo von Allmen captured gold in the men’s Super-G. He attacked the upper section aggressively and maintained speed through the technical mid-course turns.
The victory added to Switzerland’s strong alpine campaign and confirmed von Allmen as one of the standout athletes of these Games.
Silver and bronze were separated by fractions of a second, underscoring the razor-thin margins that define alpine racing at this level.
Italy claims mixed short-track relay gold
Italy thrilled home fans by winning gold in the mixed 2,000-meter short-track relay. The Italian squad executed smooth exchanges and held off a late charge in the final laps.
Canada secured silver after a strong anchor leg, while Belgium earned bronze, delivering one of its strongest Winter Games performances in recent history.
The relay win energized the Italian delegation and provided a major boost in the host nation’s medal tally.
Sweden wins mixed doubles curling gold
Sweden defeated the United States to win gold in mixed doubles curling. Isabella and Rasmus Wranå controlled the final ends with precision shot-making and tactical discipline.
The United States earned silver, marking a significant milestone for its curling program. Italy captured bronze, defeating Great Britain in the third-place match.
The curling final showcased composure under pressure, with decisive final stones determining the podium.
Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida wins speed skating gold
Italy added another historic moment when Francesca Lollobrigida captured gold in the women’s 3,000-meter speed skating event. She skated a controlled and evenly paced race before accelerating in the final laps.
Norway’s Ragne Wiklund earned silver, while Canada’s Valérie Maltais claimed bronze.
The win marked a milestone for Italian long-track speed skating and further boosted the host nation’s medal count.
Additional breakthrough performances
Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won gold in men’s cross-country sprint, continuing his dominance in Nordic skiing. American Ben Ogden earned silver, delivering one of the United States’ strongest cross-country results in decades.
In ski jumping, Slovenia captured gold in the mixed team event. The performance highlighted the consistency and technical precision of its jumpers across multiple rounds.
Medal race tightening after Day 5
After five days of competition, the medal standings remain competitive. The United States strengthened its gold total through freestyle skiing success. France surged with biathlon victories. Switzerland continued alpine dominance. Italy capitalized on home advantage in relay and speed skating events. Sweden added curling gold to its tally.
Every podium has carried weight. Every final has produced defining moments.
Momentum now shifts toward upcoming figure skating programs, additional alpine races and Nordic events. Nations that secured gold on Day 4 and 5 enter the second half of the Games with confidence. Rivals face rising pressure.
The medal race remains open. However, early leaders have established themselves through composure, precision and execution when it mattered most.
2026 Winter Games Day 4 and 5 delivered clarity on who is ready to contend for overall supremacy — and who must respond quickly before the podium opportunities narrow.
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