Ning speed skating gold headlines historic night at Winter Olympics
Ning speed skating gold made history at the Winter Olympics in Milan. The Chinese skater won the men’s 1,500 meters title. He also set a new Olympic record.
Ning clocked 1:41.98 in a thrilling race. American Jordan Stolz claimed silver, while Dutch star Kjeld Nuis took bronze. As a result, Stolz missed out on a third gold medal.
This victory delivered China’s first speed skating medal of the Games. Therefore, fans celebrated a breakthrough moment on the ice.
Snow Drama and Ski Mountaineering Debut
Elsewhere, Norway dominated Nordic combined despite heavy snow. Andreas Skoglund and Jens Luraas Oftebro won team sprint gold. They edged Finland by a ski’s length in a dramatic finish. Crashes shook the race and changed the medal picture. Germany and Japan lost podium hopes after a late fall. Austria also slipped near the end, which opened space for Norway’s push.
In women’s ice hockey, Switzerland secured bronze with a 2-1 overtime win over Sweden. Alina Muller scored the winner with just 50 seconds left. The team showed resilience after being outshot in regulation.
Meanwhile, ski mountaineering debuted at the Games. Spain’s Oriol Cardona Coll won the men’s sprint gold in a snowstorm. Consequently, Spain ended a 54-year wait for a Winter Olympics gold.
Switzerland’s Marianne Fatton captured the women’s sprint title. She upset France’s Emily Harrop, who settled for silver. Ana Alonso Rodriguez earned Spain’s first medal of the Games with bronze.
The sprint format tested endurance and quick transitions. Athletes climbed steep slopes, carried skis upstairs, and raced down slalom sections. Small mistakes, especially during ski changes, made a big difference.
In curling, Norway defeated Canada 8-6 to reach the semi-finals. Switzerland stayed unbeaten and will face Britain next. The Winter Olympics continue to deliver unforgettable moments for fans worldwide.
