At the Milan Winter Olympics, Italian short track skater Arianna Fontana has reached a significant milestone by winning her 13th Olympic medal, clinching a silver in the 500m event. The race saw Dutch skater Xandra Felzenbuer finish with a remarkable time of 41.609 seconds, followed closely by Fontana, who finished 0.685 seconds behind. Fontana's impressive achievement adds to her legacy as one of the most decorated athletes in the history of the Olympics.

In a thrilling semifinal, Felzenbuer shattered the previous Olympic record with a time of 41.399 seconds, setting the stage for her dominant performance in the final. This season, Fontana has demonstrated her ability to compete at the highest level, having already won another medal in the 2000m short track event during the same Olympics. Her consistent success underscores her resilience and skill, factors that have made her a standout in the sport.

As the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics run until February 22, there is speculation about whether Fontana can capture more medals to continue building on her impressive tally. With the presence of notable coaches, including former Latvian short track athlete Harald Silovs, the support from her team may play a crucial role in her performance as the games progress.