Day five of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered raw emotion, technical brilliance and striking alpine backdrops as athletes battled for medals across northern Italy. Photographers continue capturing the defining moments of the Games, freezing triumph and celebration in images.
In Livigno, Perrine Laffont of France was overcome with emotion after securing bronze in the women’s moguls final. The French skier dropped to her knees in the snow, crying with happiness after completing her run at the Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park.
Perrine Laffont of France, 11 February, 2026, Livigno, Italy. Photo by Joe Camporeale at Imagn Images.
The moguls competition also produced one of the day’s most dramatic action shots, with Canada’s Jessica Linton captured mid-flip high above the course, mountains rising in the background during the final.
In Nordic combined, Austria’s Johannes Lamparter celebrated silver in the Individual Gundersen Normal Hill/10km event at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Lago. He cheered and embraced his team on the podium during the victory ceremony.
Silver medallist Johannes Lamparter of Austria during Victory Ceremony, Lago, Italy, 11 February, 2026
The cross-country leg of the Gundersen event offered a sweeping winter scene, with athletes racing through a snowy woodland landscape in one of the Games’ most picturesque settings.
At the Cortina Sliding Centre, American skeleton athlete Austin Florian drew attention during official training with a helmet designed to resemble Marvel’s Venom, adding a touch of personality to the high-speed discipline.
Meanwhile, in snowboard halfpipe qualification, fans in Livigno showed their support for Switzerland’s Isabelle Loetscher, holding up signs as she competed.
From tears of joy to fearless aerials and colourful fan displays, Day 5 showcased both the intensity and the human side of the Winter Games.
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