Top 10 Winter Olympic Moments You’ll Still Be Talking About.

Top 10 Winter Olympic Moments You’ll Still Be Talking About.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina weren’t just about medals. They served up narrative twists, historic achievements, and unforgettable moments that will be etched in the memories of fans worldwide. From rule-changing feats on ice to dramatic finishes on snow, these were the highlights that defined the Games.

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1. Ilia Malinin Brings the Backflip Back

American figure skater Ilia Malinin made history by legally landing a backflip on one blade during Olympic competition, the first time the move had been performed in the Games since rule changes allowed it.

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2. Alysa Liu’s Comeback Gold

Alysa Liu delivered a stunning free skate to win the first U.S. women’s Olympic figure skating gold in 24 years, blending technical brilliance with pure joy on ice.

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3. Norway’s Record Run

Cross-country skiing star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo made Olympic history by winning six gold medals in a single Games, a feat unmatched in Winter Olympic history.

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4. Eileen Gu Caps With a Golden Finale

Freeskier Eileen Gu, already a standout in slopestyle and Big Air, finished her Olympic run by reclaiming halfpipe gold and becoming one of the most decorated freestylers ever.

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5. Mikhail Shaidorov’s Surprise Gold

Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov pulled off a stunning upset in men’s figure skating, winning gold with a dynamic program that captivated viewers.

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6. Jordan Stolz and Team USA’s Medal Push

Speed skater Jordan Stolz impressed with multiple medals, continuing the U.S. tradition of speed skating excellence.

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7. Women’s Hockey Thriller

The U.S. women’s hockey team edged Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim gold in one of the most dramatic finishes of the Games.

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8. Skeleton Glory for Great Britain

Matt Weston became the first British man to win Olympic gold in skeleton, setting track records and cementing his place in Olympic sliding history.

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9. Backward Finish in Moguls

Japanese skier Ikuma Horishima stunned fans by finishing a moguls race backward after a fall, an unforgettable moment that captured the unpredictable spirit of the Games.

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10. Close Falls and Heartache

Kirsty Muir narrowly missed out on her first Olympic medal in Big Air in a heartbreaking fourth-place finish, a dramatic moment that highlighted the fine margins of top-level competition.

The 2026 Winter Olympics delivered record-breaking performances, emotional victories, and unforgettable moments. From historic gold medals to viral highlights, the Games once again proved why the Winter Olympics remain one of the world’s biggest stages in sport.