Freestyle skier Horishima Ikuma secured a silver medal in the men’s dual moguls competition, and speed skater Takagi Miho claimed bronze in the women’s 500 meters on Sunday, bringing Japan’s medal count to 17 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Horishima’s silver adds to Japan’s growing tally, even as Takagi’s bronze marks her second medal of the Games. Japan now holds three gold, five silver, and nine bronze medals, placing it in a tie with the United States for third in the overall medal standings, according to reports from NHK World.
Takagi’s victory in the 500-meter event followed a previous bronze medal in the women’s 1,000 meters. The Yomiuri Shimbun reported that Takagi expressed a different level of satisfaction with her 500-meter performance, stating it felt distinct from her earlier bronze. She is now focused on competing for gold in the 1,500 meters.
The Yomiuri Shimbun detailed Takagi’s race, noting she clocked a time of 37.27 seconds in the fourth of 15 heats. Despite having only competed in the 500 meters once internationally this season, Takagi leveraged her extensive Olympic experience, dating back to age 15, to deliver a nearly flawless skate. She had faced challenges in recent years, including adjustments to her technique, boots, and blades, but her performance on Sunday demonstrated the value of her persistent efforts.
Norway currently leads the medal table with 12 gold medals, followed by the host nation, Italy, with eight. The Games continue, with Takagi preparing for her attempt at a gold medal in the 1,500-meter speed skating event.
