The article presents a pictorial overview of the notable performances during the 2026 Olympic Games, focusing on the success of the German team. It begins with the German team's eye-catching outfits at the opening ceremony, featuring fishing hats and oversized ponchos. Not only did Max Langenhan earn Germany's first gold medal in luge, but he also notably rejected a call from Chancellor Friedrich Merz, adding a quirky twist to his victory.

In addition to Langenhan's achievement, the German luge teams upheld their proud tradition by winning gold in team competitions. Impressively, German athletes dominated the men's two-man bobsleigh event, securing all six available medals. Johannes Lochner emerged as a standout here, celebrating victories in both the two-man and four-man bobsleigh events, the latter along with his teammate Francesco Friedrich, who captured silver.

The article also highlights a surprising gold medal in ski jumping by Philipp Raimund, who triumphed without having secured a previous World Cup win. German alpine skier Emma Aicher distinguished herself with performances across four disciplines, earning two silver medals. Another mention goes to Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid, who earned five medals, marking him as a memorable athlete of the Games, albeit for varied reasons beyond just his success on the biathlon range.