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The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics delivered a slew of quirky headlines: rumors of penis injections in ski jumping and a tiny boot-size violation raised eyebrows, a biathlon star’s live-TV confession of cheating, medals with broken ribbons, curling’s double-touch accusations, and a dog interrupting a finish line moment—alongside numerous behind-the-scenes roles that showcased the Games’ lighthearted, human side.
Team USA won gold in the Mixed Team Aerials, their 11th gold of the Games and a new American single-Games gold record, pushing total medals to 30 as Switzerland and China trailed on the podium and Norway led the overall medal table.
At Milano Cortina 2026, Jutta Leerdam won gold in the women's 1000m speed skating and Eileen Gu earned silver in freeski slopestyle, while officials launched a probe into medals breaking at the Games after several athletes reported detached ribbons and some received replacement medals, including Breezy Johnson.
During the opening weekend of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, multiple medals detached from their ribbons during celebrations: Breezy Johnson's gold reportedly broke as she celebrated, biathlete Justus Strelow's bronze fell to the floor, and Alysa Liu's team-event gold appeared detached from its ribbon. Organizers say they are investigating and working on a fix to ensure athletes receive perfect medals.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo and Milan, some medals reportedly cracked or sustained damage during athletes’ celebrations, prompting lighthearted reminders to celebrate carefully while toasting podium finishes.
The piece traces the all-time medal leaders, noting the Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage counts 3,103 total medals for the U.S.—the most overall—followed by the Soviet Union (1,204) and Germany (1,091). In the Winter Games, Norway leads with 404 medals, followed by the U.S. (330) and Germany (286). The U.S. also has the most golds overall (1,220), while the Winter gold leaders include Norway (148) with the U.S. (114) and Germany (113). Among athletes, Michael Phelps holds the most medals and golds (23 golds, 28 total). Latynina remains the most decorated female Olympian with 18 medals. In winter, Marit Bjørgen and Ole Einar Bjørndalen tie for eight golds (with Bjørn Dæhlie also at eight), and Apolo Ohno is the most decorated U.S. winter Olympian with eight medals.
The Royal Astronomical Society announced its 2026 award winners, including Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni for astronomy and Professor Andrew Jackson for geophysics, recognizing groundbreaking contributions in their fields, along with other medals honoring achievements in astrophysics, instrumentation, outreach, and history of astronomy.
King Charles will allow Prince Andrew to keep his Falklands War medal despite controversy and veteran backlash, while his military rank is set to be removed following his scandal. Veterans argue the medal is a symbol of his service and sacrifice, and should not be taken away. The government and Buckingham Palace have confirmed the medal will be retained.
Colorado breweries excelled at the GABF awards, winning 40 medals including three 'brewery of the year' titles across various categories, showcasing the state's diverse and high-quality craft beer scene.
The Pentagon has decided to keep medals awarded to soldiers at the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre, a move condemned by Native American groups who see it as celebrating a tragic event and undermining efforts for truth and reconciliation. The decision, supported by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it dishonors Native American victims and history.
Model and former soldier Kindly Myers participated in the Nashville Fit Show, winning four medals across different categories, and shared her experience and photos on Instagram, celebrating her achievement and showcasing her tattoos and fitness journey.
A gunman at Fort Stewart, Georgia, shot five soldiers before being tackled by fellow troops; six soldiers received medals for bravery, with some injured soldiers still hospitalized. Radford, the suspect, remains in custody, and motives are unclear.
Katie Ledecky won her seventh consecutive 1500m freestyle gold at the swimming world championships in Singapore, showcasing her dominance in the event with a time close to her world record, and adding to her extensive collection of medals, while the US team faced challenges due to illness.
At the 2025 World Championships, North American swimmers achieved notable success, with Summer McIntosh winning her second gold in the 200 IM, Alex Walsh earning her third World medal in the event, and Mary-Sophie Harvey securing her first individual medal, marking a significant milestone for Canadian swimming.
Gretchen Walsh won gold in the 100m butterfly at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, setting a championship record amid team illness, while Summer McIntosh continued her gold streak, and young swimmer Yu Zidi made a notable debut at age 12.