During the Olympic Games held in Milan and Cortina, Norwegian athletes excelled by winning two gold medals on Saturday. They triumphed in the 4x7.5 kilometer cross-country skiing relay as well as in the biathlon sprint, where biathlete Marene Kirkeide emerged victorious. These victories fortified Norway's position at the top of the medal table, showcasing their dominance in winter sports.

In a historic turn of events, Brazilian skier Lukas Pinjeru Bratens made headlines by winning the first-ever gold medal for Brazil in the history of the Winter Olympics. His victory in the giant slalom not only represents a personal achievement but also marks a significant milestone for South America, which has now claimed its first gold medal in the winter games. Bratens, a 25-year-old originally from Oslo, Norway, decided to represent Brazil, his mother's homeland, just under three years ago, illustrating a unique cross-national sports narrative.

On the same competitive day, other countries such as Australia, the United States, Austria, Slovenia, and the Netherlands also secured gold medals, reflecting a competitive landscape among the top winter sports nations. As of now, Norway boasts a total of 20 medals in these games, including ten golds, three silvers, and seven bronzes, while Italy follows with six golds, three silvers, and nine bronzes, highlighting the intense competition for the Olympic medals.