Italian pair dominate men’s skicross final in Livigno On February 21, 2026, Simone Deromedis and Federico Tomasoni captured gold and silver respectively in the men’s skicross final at the Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, competing under heavy snowfall that reduced visibility on the course[1][2]. Their 1‑2 finish marked a decisive victory for the host nation on the penultimate day of competition. The race concluded with a photo‑finish that saw Tomasoni narrowly ahead of Switzerland’s Alex Fiva for the silver medal[1][2].

Deromedis leverages 2023 world champion status The 25‑year‑old Deromedis, who entered the event as the 2023 world champion, took an early lead and maintained it through the course’s banks, rollers, and jumps, securing Italy’s first Olympic gold in freeskiing[1][2]. Tomasoni, also Italian, matched his teammate’s pace and edged Fiva at the line, while the Swiss skier added a bronze, complementing his silver from Beijing 2022[2]. Defending champion Ryan Regez received a yellow card for impeding another competitor and was eliminated in the semifinals, ending his title defense[1][2].

Historic milestone expands Italy’s medal tally Deromedis’s victory delivered Italy’s tenth gold medal of the Games, raising the nation’s total to 29 medals and placing it third overall behind Norway and the United States[1]. The gold represents Italy’s inaugural Olympic freeski gold, following Flora Tabanelli’s bronze in big‑air earlier in the program[1]. The result underscores Italy’s strong performance as a host nation, with the red‑white‑green flags prominently displayed on the podium[1].

Snow flurries create toughest conditions reported Competitors faced challenging snow conditions, with flurries limiting visibility and slowing the course, a factor veteran skier Alex Fiva described as the toughest of his career[1]. Despite the adverse weather, Deromedis navigated the course with apparent ease, while the photo‑finish between Tomasoni and Fiva highlighted the narrow margins under such conditions[1]. Officials confirmed the results after a close review of the finish line footage[2].

Women’s skicross gold awarded to Germany’s Daniela Maier The day before the men’s event, Germany’s Daniela Maier won the women’s skicross gold, finishing ahead of Swiss freeskier Fanny Smith, as reported by both outlets[1][2]. Maier’s victory contributed to the overall medal distribution across nations and set the stage for Italy’s men’s triumph the following day[1]. The combined outcomes illustrate the competitive depth of the skicross discipline at the 2026 Games.