No medal at the end of the Winter Games

The Olympic Games lasted 19 days and involved 109 decisions. Before the big closing ceremony could take place, five sets of medals had to be awarded. The day started with the team event for alpine skiers. The quartet around Alex Vinatzer, Federica Brignone, Marta Bassino and Luca de Aliprandini came away empty-handed.

For the Azzurri, the final stop was in the quarterfinals against the USA led by Mikaela Shiffrin. Gold ultimately went to Austria, who beat Germany in the final. Meanwhile, bronze went to Norway, who prevailed in the small final against the United States. Baumgartner sets the South Tyrolean finale Another South Tyrolean, Patrick Baumgartner, was in action. The Issinger was able to fight his way up to 15th place in the four-man bobsleigh, which also included Alex Verginer. In the fourth and final round, the 27-year-old even achieved the fourth-best running time. Francesco Friedrich, on the other hand, once again entered the history books. The German repeated his double success from 2018 and, after gold in the two-man bobsleigh, now also secured the most coveted precious metal in the four-man event. Silver went to Johannes Lochner, Justin Kripps won bronze. Finishing in the ice channel. © APA/afp / DANIEL MIHAILESCU

Great Britain took the crown in the women's curling final. Japan didn't have the slightest chance and went down 3:10. Meanwhile, Finland celebrated its first Olympic gold in ice hockey. In a rather unspectacular game, Russia woke up too late and had to admit defeat 1-2. The defeat of the “Red Machine” also meant a missed record. It would have been the tenth gold medal. Now they continue to share the record of nine Olympic victories with Canada. Johaug's third strike Therese Johaug made a glorious final point for the cross-country skiers. The Norwegian secured her third Olympic gold at these Winter Games over 30 kilometers. Silver went to Jesse Diggins (+1:43 minutes), Kerttu Niskanen celebrated bronze (+2:33). By the way, Johaug and Niskanen were preparing on the Seiser Alm preparing for the Olympic Games – like so many other medal winners. The medal trio over 30 kilometers. © APA/afp / ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT

Following the final decisions, a large ceremony took place. There, IOC boss Bach declared the Beijing Winter Games over. The Olympic flame went out and the flags were handed over to the mayors of the upcoming venues Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. When the athletes entered, speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida wore the Tricolore. A glimpse into the graduation ceremony. © ANSA / JEROME FAVRE

In the closing speeches of those responsible, the tense situation in world politics was also addressed. Given the current political conflicts, many nations could set an example of “solidarity and peace” among athletes, said Bach.

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No medal at the end of the Winter Games

Of course there were still a few decisions to be made on the last day of the Winter Games. Two South Tyroleans were also present. But it shouldn't work with a medal. At the end there was a large-scale ceremony. A quick overview.

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