Arianna Fontana (v.) wins gold in the 500 m final. Minjeong Choi (h.) was disqualified. © SID / MLADEN ANTONOV

Short tracker Fontana wins Italy's first gold medal

Short tracker Arianna Fontana gave Italy its first gold medal at the 23rd Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. The world number three, who was Italy's flag bearer at the opening ceremony, prevailed in the 500 m final.

13. February 2018

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