Day 6 of the Milano Cortino 2026 brought another thrilling chapter to the Games as host nation Italy continued its impressive run with packed stadiums, emotional victories and high-level competition. 

Italy’s Golden Day

Veteran alpine skier Federica Brignone captured gold in the Women’s Super-G, producing a flawless run on home snow. The victory carried historic significance as the 35-year-old became the oldest Olympic champion in alpine skiing, capping a remarkable comeback after battling injuries in recent seasons.

Italy’s celebrations continued on the ice as Francesca Lollobrigida claimed gold in the Women’s 5000m Speed Skating event, adding another historic moment for the host nation and energising the crowd inside the oval.

The strong results helped Italy surge to the top of the medal table, underlining the advantage and inspiration athletes often draw from competing at home.

Global Stars Continue to Shine

Day 6 of Milano Cortino 2026 also saw world-class performances from several international athletes.

In Snowboard Halfpipe, American star Chloe Kim delivered another high-quality performance to secure silver, maintaining her reputation as one of the sport’s most consistent Olympic competitors.

Meanwhile, Sweden’s Cross-Country Skiing star, Frida Karlsson, continued her strong Olympic campaign, adding to Sweden’s medal tally and emerging as one of the standout endurance athletes of the Games.

With traditional winter sports powers such as Norway, the United States and Sweden continuing to add medals, the race for Olympic supremacy remains fiercely contested.

Medal Table after Day 6