LIVIGNO, ITALY – China closed the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with a commanding statement, delivering its strongest performance ever at a Winter Games abroad.
On the final day of competition, Gu Ailing and Li Fanghui powered China to a stunning 1–2 finish in the women’s freeski halfpipe. Their victory sealed a historic campaign and pushed the country’s medal tally to five gold, four silver, and six bronze medals.
The result surpasses China’s previous overseas Winter Olympics record of 5-2-4 set at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
China Posts Record Medal Haul at Milano Cortina 2026
At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, China fielded 126 athletes across seven sports and 91 events, its largest delegation ever for a Winter Games held outside the country.
The expanded participation translated into podium success across freestyle skiing, snowboarding, speed skating, and emerging snow events.
Key Medal Highlights
- 5 Gold Medals
- 4 Silver Medals
- 6 Bronze Medals
- Strongest overseas Winter Olympics performance in history
Su Yiming Delivers Opening Gold
Snowboard star Su Yiming set the tone early. He won gold in the men’s snowboard slopestyle, securing China’s first gold medal of the Games on his 22nd birthday.
His victory ignited momentum for the Chinese team and energized the delegation heading into the second week of competition.
Ning Zhongyan Breaks Olympic Record in Speed Skating
Speed skater Ning Zhongyan stunned pre-race favorite Jordan Stolz in the men’s 1,500 meters final.
Ning clocked 1:41.98 to set a new Olympic record and claim gold. He also added two bronze medals in the 1,000 meters and team pursuit.
His victory marked the first time an Asian skater has won Olympic gold in the 1,500 meters since the Winter Games began in 1924.
Olympic Power Couple Makes History
China’s freestyle skiing aerials team also made headlines.
Five-time Olympian Xu Mengtao defended her women’s aerials title, while her husband Wang Xindi captured gold in the men’s event.
They became one of the rare married couples to each win individual Olympic gold medals at the same Winter Games.
Gu Ailing Becomes Most Decorated Freeskier
Gu Ailing further cemented her legacy in women’s freeski halfpipe.
With her latest gold medal, she now holds three golds and three silvers across two Winter Olympics, making her the most decorated freeskier in Olympic history.
Her consistency on the global stage continues to redefine the sport.
Breakthroughs in Sliding and Endurance Sports
China also recorded notable progress in skeleton, luge, and ski mountaineering.
- The men’s skeleton team placed all three athletes in the top eight.
- The luge team impressed in men’s doubles, women’s singles, and team relay during its first overseas Olympic outing.
- In ski mountaineering making its Olympic debut, Bu Luer finished eighth in the men’s sprint, the highest placement ever achieved by an Asian male athlete in global competition history.
A Defining Moment for Chinese Winter Sports
China’s performance in Milano Cortina signals a clear evolution in winter sports development. The country not only defended traditional strengths but also expanded its competitiveness into new disciplines.
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