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title: "Brignone strikes gold again; historic tie for silver in Milan-Cortina"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/68850/brignone-strikes-gold-again-historic-tie-for-silver-in-milan-cortina
published: 2026-02-15T17:40:00Z
language: en
author: "Dmitri Ciolacu"
section: "Sport"
source: moldova1.md
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# Brignone strikes gold again; historic tie for silver in Milan-Cortina

> Italy’s golden run at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics reached a new peak as Federica Brignone claimed her second gold medal of the games. The Italian skier delivered a masterclass in the Giant Slalom, finishing with a commanding time of 2:13.50.

![Reuters](https://storage.moldova1.md/images/1a6cbc8e-a764-4226-ba25-42310553727b.jpg)

*Sursa: Reuters*

Italy’s golden run at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics reached a new peak as Federica Brignone claimed her second gold medal of the games. The Italian skier delivered a masterclass in the Giant Slalom, finishing with a commanding time of 2:13.50.

The race concluded with a rare statistical anomaly that stunned spectators and officials alike. Sweden’s Sara Hector and Norway’s Thea Louise Stjernesund recorded identical times of 2:14.12, resulting in a "dead heat" for the second position.

Following International Olympic Committee protocols, both athletes were awarded silver medals. As a result of the shared honors for second place, no bronze medal was issued for the event, marking a historic moment on the Olympic podium.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**

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