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Klæbo Claims Record Ninth Gold, Brignone Caps Comeback With Second Title as USA and Canada Lock Hockey Byes

Sunday’s results reset expectations by blending milestone victories with decisive group finishes that shape the knockout paths.

Overview

  • Johannes Høsflot Klæbo anchored Norway to cross-country relay gold to become the first Winter Olympian with nine career gold medals.
  • Italy’s Federica Brignone won the women’s giant slalom for her second gold of the Games, less than a year after surgery for a broken leg.
  • The United States beat Germany 5-1 to win Group C and earn the No. 2 seed with a quarterfinal bye, while Canada finished 3-0 and secured the top seed after routing France 10-2.
  • Femke Kok won the women’s 500m speedskating in an Olympic record time as Erin Jackson placed fifth, a day after Jordan Stolz set an Olympic record to win the men’s 500m for Team USA.
  • The U.S. men’s curling team posted a statement round-robin win over defending Olympic champion Sweden, strengthening its push toward the semifinals.