Short Track
China, after nearly missing the final altogether, captured the gold medal in the first short track mixed team relay in Winter Olympics history, while Italy claimed the silver and Hungary took home the bronze.
The U.S. finished second in the semifinal to advance, but was penalized upon review for blocking an infield skater. Third-place China carried on to the final instead and took advantage of the opportunity, as Pietro Sighel snatched the victory away from Dajing Wu.
Italian skater Arianna Fontana won her ninth Olympic medal, the most all-time for short track. Canada came in fourth after a penalty for a push, which caused a crash with Hungary during the final.
Results: Mixed Relay
🥇 China (CHN)
🥈 Italy (ITA)
🥉 Hungary (HUN)
During other short track action on Saturday, Kristen Santos and Maame Biney of the U.S. advanced to the women’s 500m quarterfinal. Santos won her heat by pulling ahead on the final lap to earn an automatic bid, and while Biney finished third in her heat, she had one of the top third-place times and was able to advance.
