Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen secured the first gold medal of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games on Saturday in the men's downhill race, while U.S. speedskater Greta Myers made a surprise Olympic debut in the 3000 meters. The day also saw Ambassador Mike Waltz outlining "America First" policies at the UN and country singer Gavin Adcock expressing support for Kid Rock's alternative Super Bowl halftime show. Meanwhile, a federal investigation into the shooting of Renee Good was halted.
Von Allmen's winning time in the downhill race, held in Bormio, Italy, was 1 minute, 51.61 seconds, according to CBS News. He edged out Italy's Giovanni Franzoni, who took silver, and Dominik Paris, also of Italy, who secured bronze. The highest-ranked American in the race was Kyle Negomir, finishing in 10th place.
In speed skating, Myers' unexpected appearance in the 3000 meters came after Czechia's Martina Sablikova withdrew from the race, calling it the "hardest sporting decision of her life," as reported by CBS News. Sablikova, a 2010 gold medalist, cited feelings of "helplessness" and "disappointment." Myers, who was originally slated to compete in the women's 1500m at the 2026 Games, secured the first alternate quota spot due to her fast times.
Away from the sporting events, Ambassador Mike Waltz, the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, outlined the Trump administration's "America First"-centered policies in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. Waltz rejected claims that the U.N.'s cash crisis was primarily due to unpaid U.S. dues, emphasizing America's role as the largest contributor.
Also making headlines was country singer Gavin Adcock, who voiced his support for Kid Rock and Turning Point USA's alternative Super Bowl halftime show, as reported by Fox News. Adcock stated, "I support whatever they want to do. I'm going to be at the game. I'm going to have to watch the other Super Bowl halftime."
Finally, an investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an immigration agent was halted, according to the New York Times. A senior federal prosecutor in Minnesota, Joseph H. Thompson, had sought a warrant to search the vehicle for evidence, but the investigation was stopped.
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