From hockey teammates and skating pairs to athletes whose significant others are competing in another sport, the Milan Cortina Olympics are playing host to a number of winning couples.

Upon medaling at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, some athletes have been given rather fuzzy keepsakes: stuffed animals. That was the case when Team Italy clinched bronze in the figure skating team event. As the team gathered for photos to celebrate their accomplishment, the eye-catching companions at their side quickly captured attention.