The competition intensified on Day 7 of Milano Cortino 2026, with thrilling performances across Cross-country Skiing, Snowboard events and Speed Skating.

As the Games moved deeper into the first week of the 2026 Winter Olympics, traditional winter sports powerhouses continued to dominate, while a few surprise results added drama to the Olympic narrative. Norway emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the day’s action, extending its lead at the top of the medal table with strong performances in endurance sports.

Klaebo Headlines Day 7 With Cross-Country Gold

The standout performance of the day came from Norwegian superstar Johannes Hosflot Klaebo, who claimed gold in the men’s 10km Cross-country Skiing event. The victory marked his third gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games, further cementing his reputation as one of the greatest cross-country skiers of his generation.

Surprise Results Across Events

Day 7 of Milano Cortino 2026 also produced a series of memorable results across different sports:

Snowboard Cross (Women): Australia’s Josie Baff delivered a stunning performance to claim gold, surprising several pre-event favourites.

Speed Skating (Men’s 10,000m): Young Czech skater Metodej Jílek captured gold, showcasing remarkable endurance on the ice.

Skeleton (Men): Britain celebrated its first medal of the Games as Matt Weston raced to gold, ending the country’s early medal drought.

These victories added fresh names to the Olympic honours list and highlighted the unpredictability that defines the Winter Games.

Medal Table after Day 7