Only one biathlete hit all 20 of his targets in the men’s 15km. He ultimately won gold.

Campbell Wright was the lone competitor for Team USA in the men’s 15km mass start event. Here’s how he finished. WASHINGTON — Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway’s 17th gold medal … Read more

Freestyle skiing: Did the US win a medal in the men’s aerials finals?

The event tests an athlete’s ability to generate height, execute precise form in the air and deliver controlled landings. LIVIGNANO, Province of Lucca — The men’s aerial event in the freestyle skiing discipline finally crowned a new champion on Friday following weather delays at the Winter Olympics. The qualification round got underway at 4:30 a.m. … Read more

Germany wins Olympic gold in women’s skicross

The final featured the top four women in the World Cup skicross points standings this season. LIVIGNO, Province of Sondrio — Daniela Maier of Germany won the gold medal in women’s skicross ahead of Swiss freeskier Fanny Smith at the Winter Olympics on Friday. The 29-year-old Maier, competing in her second Olympics, took an early lead … Read more