Norway Reclaims Gold Lead on Dramatic Day 7 of Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
- Rex Ballard
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Milan, Italy – February 13, 2026 – Day 7 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics saw Norway surge back to the top of the gold medal count with an eighth victory, while host Italy matched them in total medals at 18 amid a flurry of upsets and record-breaking performances. Team USA didn't add to its hardware but delivered strong showings in figure skating and hockey, with Ilia Malinin's fall in the men's free skate costing a potential podium finish and the women's team advancing to the semifinals. With 51 of 116 events complete, the competition intensifies as powerhouses like Norway and Italy pull ahead.
Latest Medal Count by Country
As of the end of February 13 (local time), Norway leads in golds, tied with Italy in totals. Team USA remains third overall, holding steady without new medals today.
Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
1 | Norway (NOR) | 8 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
2 | Italy (ITA) | 6 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
3 | United States (USA) | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14 |
4 | France (FRA) | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
5 | Germany (GER) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
6 | Sweden (SWE) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
7 | Austria (AUT) | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 |
8 | Japan (JPN) | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
9 | Switzerland (SUI) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
10 | Czechia (CZE) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
11 | Netherlands (NED) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
12 | Republic of Korea (KOR) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
13 | Canada (CAN) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
14 | People's Republic of China (CHN) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Key Event Results from February 13
Seven medal events highlighted Day 7, featuring endurance triumphs, high-flying snowboarding, and figure skating drama, with no new US podiums but close calls.
Cross-Country Skiing - Men's 10km Free (Final) Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo claimed his record-equalling eighth Olympic gold (23:13.7), pulling away in the final kilometers. Silver went to Sweden's William Poromaa, bronze to Norway's Harald Oestberg Amundsen. US skier Scott Patterson finished 12th in a strong but non-medal effort.
Biathlon - Men's 10km Sprint (Final) France's Quentin Fillon Maillet secured his second gold of the Games with perfect shooting and a time of 24:00.7. Silver to Norway's Johannes Thingnes Boe, bronze to Sweden's Sebastian Samuelsson. No U.S. athletes in the top 10, but the team is building for relays.
Snowboard - Women's Snowboard Cross (Final) Australia's Josie Baff upset favorites to win gold, defeating Czechia's Eva Adamczykova in the big final. Bronze to Italy's Michela Moioli. US rider Lindsey Jacobellis, a legend in the sport, placed fourth after a semifinal crash.
Speed Skating - Men's 10,000m (Final) Czechia's Metoděj Jílek, at just 19, stunned with gold (12:23.45), adding to his earlier silver. Silver to Italy's Davide Ghiotto, bronze to Norway's Sverre Farstad Pedersen. US speed skater Emery Lehman finished 8th.
Snowboard - Men's Halfpipe (Final) Japan's Yuto Totsuka edged Australia's Scotty James for gold with a 96.00 on his final run. Bronze to Japan's Ruka Hirano. US veteran Shaun White, in his farewell Olympics, placed 4th with a sentimental performance.
Figure Skating - Men's Free Skate (Final) Japan's Yuma Kagiyama captured gold with a flawless quad-filled program (total 312.45), while US star Ilia Malinin, the "Quad God," fell on two jumps and finished 4th, missing a second medal after team gold. Silver to France's Adam Siao Him Fa, bronze to Italy's Matteo Rizzo amid home cheers.
Skeleton - Women's (Final) Germany's Jacqueline Pfeifer slid to gold over four runs (total 4:00.12). Silver to Australia's Breeana Walker, bronze to the Netherlands' Kimberley Bos. US slider Katie Uhlaender competed but ended 6th.
Other Notable Updates
Women's Ice Hockey (Quarterfinals): Team USA routed host Italy 6-1, advancing to the semifinals with goals from Hilary Knight (2) and Alex Carpenter. They'll face Sweden next, staying on track for gold defense.
Men's Ice Hockey (Preliminary Round): Canada thumped Switzerland 5-1, with Connor McDavid assisting twice despite a Swiss injury concern. US men prepare for their next group game.
Curling - Women's Round Robin: USA edged South Korea 7-6, improving to 4-2 and boosting playoff hopes.
Looking Ahead
Day 8 (February 14) promises romance and rivalry with finals in pairs figure skating, women's biathlon pursuit, and men's snowboard cross. Team USA has medal shots in biathlon and curling as the Games continue to dazzle in the Italian venues.
