Ilia Malinin, the American figure skater, is poised to make Olympic history in Milan, according to Vox, as the heavy favorite to win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. While the Games are underway, other major news stories include a complex tibia fracture suffered by Lindsey Vonn during her downhill crash and a political victory for Japan's ruling party.
Malinin, 21, is considered the frontrunner for the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics, according to Vox. The article noted that he could still improve. Meanwhile, the Games have already seen the Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam win gold and the U.S. secure its first mixed doubles curling medal, as reported by Vox. Malinin also made history with a backflip, as reported by NPR News.
Lindsey Vonn sustained a complex tibia fracture during her Olympic downhill crash on Sunday, requiring multiple surgeries, according to NPR News. Despite competing with a recent ACL tear, Vonn, who was airlifted and is in stable condition, expressed no regrets about the race.
Elsewhere, Japan's ruling party achieved an electoral victory, as reported by Vox and NPR News. Other significant news includes a large gathering in Argentina attempting a Guinness World Record.
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