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Tg Sport - Speciale Milano Cortina 2026 - 19/2/2026

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Arianna Fontana just broke a legendary Italian Olympic record held for decades.

The episode opens with a promotional segment about building a hospital in Ottawa, which is repeated. The main content begins with coverage of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, highlighting Italian athletes' performances. Arianna Fontana wins a silver medal, surpassing Eduardo Mangiarotti's record to become Italy's most winning Olympian ever; Carola Mangiarotti, Eduardo's daughter, comments on this achievement. Federico Pellegrino discusses his bronze medal in team sprint with Barb, marking the end of his Olympic career, and younger skiers like Martino Carollo and Davide Grazia express readiness to continue his legacy. Elisa Vitozzi and Davide Ghiotto are announced as flag bearers for the closing ceremony at Verona Arena, with Vitozzi winning gold in biathlon and Ghiotto in speed skating. John Elias, President of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, praises the Milan-Cortina Games and discusses exploring Asia for future Winter Olympics, mentioning China, Kazakhstan, and other Central Asian countries. Giulia Rizzi, an Olympic champion and CONI ambassador, shares her experiences meeting athletes, noting the strength of women like Federica Brignone who overcame injury. Alice and D'Amato, gold medalists from Paris 2024, describe their emotions watching Italian athletes, with D'Amato looking ahead to the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The episode blends interviews, athlete reflections, and organizational insights, emphasizing records, career transitions, and future directions in winter sports.

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