Japan won three medals on Saturday, Day 2 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, including a one-two finish in the men's snowboard big air event.
Japan struck gold early as Kira Kimura rallied from fourth with a massive last jump to beat teammate Ryoma Kimata in men’s big air.
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Ilia Malinin finishes second, U.S. women win hockey again as Day 1 of Olympic competition wraps up
Evan Bates and Madison Chock closed today's events with a boost to Team USA's score, earning the team 10 points in their ice dance free dance event. As of now, the Japanese figure skating team ranks second with 39 points, and Italy trails closely behind with 37 points.
The first snowboarding event of the 2026 Winter Olympics is in the books. Japan’s Kira Kimura, making his Olympic debut, took gold in men’s big air on Saturday.
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Former Wesleyan hockey player Rei Halloran embracing 'underdog' role for Japan in Winter Olympics
Halloran earned her first international call-up for Japan this winter after playing in 66 games for Wesleyan.
The first five gold medals of the Milan Cortina Games were handed out today, plus action continued in women's hockey, curling, luge and more
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