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Shaidorov wins; Malinin falls twice

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Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won Olympic men’s figure skating gold in Milan after U.S. favourite Ilia Malinin fell twice and dropped to eighth in the free skate.

by Robert Black

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Plausibly, this will be the last actual performance of the entire Olympics
February 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
El Mundo
Ilia Malinin's drama: two falls leave the Quad God without a medal

The American finishes eighth, with 264.49, far from the podium, which is occupied by Shaidorov, Kagiyama and Sato. Read.

Ilia Malinin's drama: two falls leave the Quad God without a medal
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The Sidney Morning Herald
Gold medallist helps countryman at finish line

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo stayed back after winning gold to help countryman Einar Hedegart, who was on the floor in exhaustion.

Gold medallist helps countryman at finish line
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NRC
Jorrit Bergsma (40) wins bronze in the 10,000 meters that feels like gold

Twelve years after becoming Olympic champion, Jorrit Bergsma (40) unexpectedly won a bronze medal on Friday—in one of the most thrilling Olympic 10,000-meter races ever. He and his team celebrated as if he had won gold again.

Jorrit Bergsma (40) wins bronze in the 10,000 meters that feels like gold
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NRC
Jorrit Bergsma Surprises With Bronze in the 10,000 Meters, Gold for Czech Jílek

The 40-year-old Jorrit Bergsma was the surprising bronze medalist in the 10,000 meters. The win went to the young Czech Metodej Jílek with a time of 12:33.43.

Jorrit Bergsma Surprises With Bronze in the 10,000 Meters, Gold for Czech Jílek
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by Marco Festa‐Bianchet

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"Musgrave reckoned he could have finished fourth, but too much heat and too many Norwegians counted against him in Tesero in the north of Italy."
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Winter Olympics 2026: Vomiting Andrew Musgrave battles heat & Norwegians to set new best
The 35-year-old Scot finished sixth in the 10km interval start freestyle to post Britain's best finish in a Winter Olympic cross-country skiing event.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Le Figaro
Olympics 2026: in a video, Mathis Desloges's final sprint gives France the silver medal

The cross-country skier Mathis Desloges clinched Friday a second silver medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games on the 10km. Relive his finish.

Olympics 2026: in a video, Mathis Desloges's final sprint gives France the silver medal
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Aftenposten
Two Medals for Norway After a Tight Finish

Quentin Fillon Maillet did the same as in 2022—and crushed all opposition in the Olympic sprint.

Two Medals for Norway After a Tight Finish
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Aftenposten
Two medals for Norway after a photo finish: I have no words

Quentin Fillon Maillet did the same as in 2022 and crushed all opponents in the Olympic sprint.

Two medals for Norway after a photo finish: I have no words
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Aftenposten
Two Norwegian medals: Lægreid bounces back after the uproar

Quentin Fillon Maillet did as in 2022 — crushing all opposition in the Olympic sprint.

Two Norwegian medals: Lægreid bounces back after the uproar
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To Vima
Winter Olympics: The scandals that cast a shadow over France's gold in figure skating

The performance by Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron takes place against a backdrop of allegations of rape and abuse involving their former partners. The involvement of Greek-French skater Gabriella Papadakis.

Winter Olympics: The scandals that cast a shadow over France's gold in figure skating
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Dagens Nyheter
Tough night for Tre Kronor – Finland won the rivalry clash: 'That sucks'

MILANO. Sweden had a chance to take a big step toward group victory in the men's Olympic hockey tournament. Instead, Tre Kronor fell 1-4 to Finland, and the race for first place is wide open. "That sucks," says Victor Hedman.

Tough night for Tre Kronor – Finland won the rivalry clash: 'That sucks'
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Le Figaro
JO 2026 : Mathis Desloges persiste et signe en argent, la légende Johannes Klaebo égale le record de titres en ski de fond

Énorme performance du fondeur français de 23 ans qui décroche sa deuxième médaille d’argent des Jeux à l’occasion du 10km classique, juste derrière le Norvégien aux désormais 8 titres olympiques en carrière.

JO 2026 : Mathis Desloges persiste et signe en argent, la légende Johannes Klaebo égale le record de titres en ski de fond
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Der Spiegel
Olympics 2026: Biathlon – Greenlandic athlete Ukaleq Slettemark criticizes Donald Trump

A sportsperson, environmentalist, and voice against U.S. President Donald Trump: the world is watching Greenlandic biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark. She represents more than just her country.

Olympics 2026: Biathlon – Greenlandic athlete Ukaleq Slettemark criticizes Donald Trump
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Le Figaro
Olympics 2026: a cross-country skier goes shirtless, only wearing his bib

The British Andrew Musgrave, under Tesero's sunny skies but with a temperature only a few degrees above freezing, finished sixth in the 10 km classic on Friday, wearing only his bib.

Olympics 2026: a cross-country skier goes shirtless, only wearing his bib
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Nearly 50 out LGBTQ+ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under attack. www.wired.com/story/lgbtq-...
LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Front and Center at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Nearly 50 out LGBTQ+ Olympians are participating in events throughout the Winter Games—even as their rights to speak and compete are under attack.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Dagens Nyheter
Klæbo wins again – now Olympic record holder

Val di Fiemme. The 10-kilometre freestyle was billed as a Norwegian showdown. Klæbo was not the favorite, but he took his third Olympic gold in the Games in Italy. It is his eighth gold overall, tying Bjørn Dæhlie's and Marit Bjørgen's Olympic records.

Klæbo wins again – now Olympic record holder
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To Vima
Winter Olympics: Angelis completes his Olympic appearance

Tolis Angelis finished 80th in the 10 km cross-country skiing event, while the great Johannes Klaebo won the gold.

Winter Olympics: Angelis completes his Olympic appearance
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Aftenposten
Klæbo wins thriller in Trøndelag

The duel between Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and Einar Hedegart turned into a thriller.

Klæbo wins thriller in Trøndelag
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Aftenposten
Crack costs the comet the gold: Never felt so tired

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (29) took his third straight Olympic gold in Val di Fiemme after a finish that delivered a knockout.

Crack costs the comet the gold: Never felt so tired
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