The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics is underway, with Italy poised to compete for more medals in various speed skating events. Seven titles are set to be contended today, with notable athletes like Francesca Lollobrigida and Arianna Fontana representing Italy in the speed skating category. Lollobrigida, who has already claimed gold in the 3000 and 5000 meters, is looking to extend her medal tally in the 1500-meter race scheduled for later in the day, while Fontana also aims for a strong performance alongside her teammates Elisa Confortola and Arianna Sighel in the same distance event.