BORMIO, Italy, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Whether it be Alysa Liu's sparkling figure skating gold, the Swiss men's alpine skiing domination or Lindsey Vonn's horrific crash, the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics have provided a host of unforgettable moments. The Swiss men's team were the stand-out outfit in northern Italy, winning four of the five golds on offer and eight of the 15 total medals up for grabs. - Lindsey Vonn (USA) -Vonn made the headlines for all the wrong reasons after crashing badly just seconds into the downhill and breaking her leg. One of the most recognisable female faces in global sport, Vonn underwent four operations in Italy before heading back to the United States, where she had her left leg pinned back together. The only athlete in Winter or Summer Games history with more Olympic titles than Klaebo is American swimmer Michael Phelps, who won 23 golds.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 22, 2026 04:35 UTC