Icarus, Opera, and Gladiators Crown Milan-Cortina's Verona Olympic Closing
Verona's ancient Arena di Verona hosted the Milan-Cortina 2026 closing ceremony, blending mythic Icarus imagery with gladiator history and opera-centric performances while honoring athletes like Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych and mothers Elana Meyers Taylor and Francesca Lollobrigida—framing the Games as a culturally rich, theatrical farewell.