Italian phenomenon Arianna Fontana wins 14th Olympic speed skating medal
Summary
Italian speed skater Arianna Fontana won her 14th Olympic medal at the 2026 Winter Games, making her Italy's most decorated Olympian. She achieved this by winning medals in multiple events including a silver in the women's 3000m relay.Key Facts
- Arianna Fontana won her 14th Olympic medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- She is the most decorated Italian Olympian, surpassing fencer Edoardo Mangiarotti.
- Fontana competed in the mixed team relay, women's 500m, and 3000m relay events.
- The Netherlands won gold in the women's 500m, which Fontana had previously won in 2018 and 2022.
- Fontana has won medals in every Olympic short track speed skating distance.
- She is the only woman to podium in six consecutive Winter Games.
- Fontana first competed in the Olympics at age 15 during the Turin 2006 Games.
- She carried the Italian flag at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
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