The Italian women’s cross-country skiing team narrowly missed a medal in the 4x5km relay at the Winter Games, finishing just behind Sweden in a dramatic finish, according to reports from La Repubblica.
Norway secured the gold medal, followed by Sweden, with Finland taking third place. The Italian team held a strong position, remaining in third place until the final 7.5km skating leg, where a powerful surge from the Swedish team pushed them into medal contention and ultimately past Italy.
Despite the disappointment of not securing a medal, the Italian team’s performance was lauded as a strong showing. Details of the race were shared on TikTok by La Repubblica, highlighting the close competition and the Swedish team’s impressive comeback.
The result comes as President Sergio Mattarella hosted members of the Sanremo Music Festival at the Quirinale palace on February 13, 2026. During the event, the artists performed ‘Azzurro’ together, prompting a humorous remark from the President about his childhood singing lessons, as reported by La Repubblica. Mattarella stated he was taught to sing silently at nursery school to avoid disturbing the other children.
No official statement has been released by the Italian Olympic Committee regarding the cross-country skiing team’s performance.
