US EditionWinter Olympics Recap: Brignone’s Double Gold After Broken Leg, Klaebo Sets a Medal Record
Federica Brignone overcame a severe leg injury to win her second Olympic gold while Johannes Klaebo set a record with nine Winter Olympic gold medals.
- On Sunday, Federica Brignone won the giant slalom for her second Olympic gold, despite still being in pain after last year's leg injury. Klaebo secured a record ninth gold in the men's relay.
- Having undergone two surgeries and 42 stitches, Federica Brignone only returned in January before winning her second Olympic gold.
- Brignone's victory also sets an age record, with Hector and Stjernesund tying for silver behind her.
- Klaebo could add a 10th gold in the team sprint on Wednesday or the 50-kilometer race on Saturday, with he now aiming for a new record.
- Later Sunday, Jutta Leerdam and Erin Jackson will race for the 500-meter gold, with Leerdam Dutch speedskater and Jackson American speedskater, in upcoming events.
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