Ilia Malinin, the American figure skater, is the heavy favorite to win gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, while U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a complex tibia fracture during the downhill final, requiring multiple surgeries, according to multiple news sources. The games also saw Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam win gold and the U.S. secure its first mixed doubles curling medal.
Vonn, who had recently recovered from an ACL tear, was airlifted after the crash on Sunday. Despite the injury, she expressed "no regrets" about competing in her final Olympic Games, according to Sky News and NPR News. She is currently in stable condition and recovering.
Malinin, 21, is on track to make Olympic history, according to Vox. The article noted that he could still get even better.
The 2026 Winter Olympics also saw other notable events. The U.S. secured its first mixed doubles curling medal, and Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam won gold, according to Vox.
The games are taking place amidst other global events. Elsewhere, New York City recovered from a cold snap that resulted in 18 deaths and implemented emergency measures, according to Vox.
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