Who won the women's 1500 metres short track at the Winter Olympics?

South Korea's Kim Gil-li won the women's 1500 metres short track gold medal.

What were the other medal results in the 1500m short track?

Choi Min-jeong of South Korea secured the silver medal, and Corinne Stoddard from the U.S. won the bronze medal.

Where did Arianna Fontana finish in the 1500m short track event?

Arianna Fontana finished fifth in the women's 1500 metres short track final, missing out on a record-equalling medal.

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Kim Gil-li Shocks Rivals to Win Olympic Gold

21 Feb

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Kim Gil-li of South Korea won the women's 1500m short track gold medal.
Defending champion Choi Min-jeong secured silver, with Corinne Stoddard taking bronze.
Italian favorite Arianna Fontana finished fifth, missing a record-equalling medal.

Kim Gil-li Shocks Rivals to Win Olympic Gold

South Korea's Kim Gil-li captured the women's 1500 metres short track gold medal during the Winter Olympics on Friday. This unexpected victory saw her finish ahead of her compatriot and defending champion, Choi Min-jeong, who earned the silver medal. The United States' Corinne Stoddard claimed the bronze.

Veteran Italian skater Arianna Fontana was unable to secure a medal, finishing in fifth place. Fontana had been aiming to match a long-standing record with her potential 15th Olympic medal. Earlier in the day, she had experienced a fall during her quarter-final race, which appeared to affect her performance.

For Kim Gil-li, this gold medal in the 1500m adds to her successful Olympic debut. She was also a key member of the South Korean team that won gold in the women's relay earlier in the week, and had previously earned a bronze medal in the 1000 metres event.

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