2026 Winter Olympics Day 15 Highlights: Record Medals, Notable Performances, and Figure Skating Gala
Day 15 of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina was marked by record-breaking achievements and exciting events. Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo won his sixth gold medal, making him the most decorated athlete of the Games with 11 career golds, and the first to win six golds at a single Winter Olympics. Team USA set a new record with 11 gold medals, the most ever at a Winter Olympics, led by victories in sports including figure skating, bobsled, and speed skating. Notable performances included the U.S. defending its mixed team aerials title, Italy winning gold in men's ski cross, and Germany maintaining dominance in bobsled. The day also featured the final ski mountaineering mixed relay and the U.S. competing in women's curling for its first-ever medal in the event. The figure skating exhibition gala, a highlight of the Games, showcased top skaters like Ilia Malinin, Yuma Kagiyama, and the Japanese pair Miura and Kihara, emphasizing artistic freedom and entertainment. The gala, held at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, included performances from medal-winning athletes and is considered one of the most anticipated events, celebrating creativity and passion in figure skating.
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