New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- American speedskater Mia Manganello claimed bronze in the women's mass start event on Saturday at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. This marked her first individual Olympic medal and the United States' inaugural podium finish in the mass start discipline for either gender.

Mia Manganello, the 36-year-old from Crestview, Florida, timed her push perfectly in the final lap of the 16-lap race, finishing with 20 points in a time of 8:35.39. Netherlands' Marijke Groenewoud dominated for gold with 60 points in 8:34.70, while Canada's Ivanie Blondin took silver with 40 points in 8:35.09. Groenewoud's victory completed a Dutch sweep of the mass start events, following Jorrit Ber...