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Marianne Fatton of Switzerland wins the inaugural gold medal in ski mountaineering at the Milan Cortina Games. She completes the sprint course in 2 minutes, 59.77 seconds, edging France’s Emily Harrop by 2.38 seconds. Ana Alonso Rodriguez of Spain claims bronze despite competing on a torn ACL. In the men's race, Oriol Cardona Coll of Spain dominates, taking gold, while Nikita Filippov earns silver—marking the first medal for an individual neutral athlete in Italy. Thibault Anselmet of France secures bronze. The unique course features a mix of uphill climbs and obstacles, showcasing the athletes’ endurance and agility. American Anna Gibson, who reached the semifinals, reflects on the thrill of competing among the Olympic rings. The final event, a mixed team relay, takes place Saturday.
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