Italy's Simone Deromedis and Federico Tomasoni have secured gold and silver medals in the men's ski cross event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The competition took place on home snow in Livigno.
Alex Fiva of Switzerland earned the bronze medal. The event was challenged by heavy snowfall, impacting visibility and course conditions.
Deromedis and Tomasoni celebrated a dramatic finish, collapsing in the snow after crossing the line. At the medal ceremony, the Italian duo displayed jubilant celebrations, joined by a cheering crowd waving national flags and singing the anthem.
Ski cross involves four riders racing down a challenging 1.5 km course filled with obstacles. The sport is known for its unpredictable nature and frequent competitor contact.
Defending champion Rya Regez of Switzerland was disqualified in the semi-finals. Daniela Maier of Germany previously won the gold medal in the women's ski cross.