Ilia Malinin delivered a cathartic performance to the song 'Fear' at the Olympic gala, symbolizing his struggles with pressure and mental health. Despite setbacks in his individual event, Malinin showcased his talent with a quadruple jump and backflip, earning a standing ovation. Alysa Liu, after a comeback from burnout, performed a joyful routine, ending her Olympic journey on a high note. The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina marked a record-breaking day for Team USA, which secured its 11th gold medal, the most ever at a Winter Games, with victories in mixed team aerials, women's downhill, slalom, and more. Norwegian skier Johannes Klaebo made history by winning his sixth gold medal at a single Winter Olympics, the first athlete to do so, and now holds 11 career gold medals, the most among winter Olympians. Other highlights include Italy's gold in men's ski cross, Germany's dominance in bobsled, and the debut of ski mountaineering mixed relay, with the US aiming for its first medal in women's curling. The event featured emotional performances from former Italian skater Carolina Kostner and American Amber Glenn, celebrating the sport's journey and resilience.