DAILY BREAKDOWN 10 – From Slalom Gold to Super Team firsts: a day forged in snow and history

The weather shaped the narrative today, with heavy snowfall and high winds affecting the Women’s Freeski Big Air in Livigno and Ski Jumping Men’s Super Team in Predazzo. Amid the conditions, history followed: Loic Meillard (SUI) secured Switzerland’s first Olympic men’s Slalom gold in 78 years to complete his medal set, while Austria claimed a breakthrough Ski Jumping title in the new Super Team format. In Livigno, a delayed Big Air final delivered another milestone as Megan Oldham (CAN) struck gold, Flora Tabanelli (ITA) earned Italy’s first Olympic Freestyle Skiing medal, and Eileen Gu (CHN) tied the all-time freestyle medal record. Across disciplines, resilience and adaptability defined a day of landmark achievements.

Storylines of the day

Today marked the final Alpine Skiing event for the men in Bormio, closing out a dramatic chapter of Milano Cortina 2026. Loic Meillard (SUI) completed his full Olympic medal set and ended Switzerland’s 78-year wait for men’s Slalom gold, adding the title to the silver and bronze he had already captured at these Games. The Swiss world champion kept his composure in a tense second run after first-run leader Atle Lie McGrath (NOR) straddled, handing Meillard his third medal of the campaign. Fabio Gstrein (AUT) produced a career-defining performance for silver, while Henrik Kristoffersen (NOR) claimed bronze in a race shaped by heavy snowfall and a string of DNFs, where Meillard’s Swiss precision ultimately made the difference.

The day also marked an emotional farewell for AJ Ginnis (GRE), who brought his remarkable career to a close on Olympic snow.

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Freestyle Skiing Women's Freeski Big Air

Megan Oldham (CAN) rose to the moment in Livigno, landing two clutch runs to dethrone Eileen Gu (CHN) and capture Olympic Big Air gold after a weather-delayed final. Flora Tabanelli (ITA), competing with a torn ACL, delivered a stunning final jump to secure bronze and Italy’s first-ever Olympic Freestyle Skiing medal. Gu claimed silver to earn her fifth Olympic medal in five starts, tying the all-time freestyle record. On a night where four athletes broke the 90-point barrier in the opening round, progression, resilience and history shared centre stage. 

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Ski Jumping Men's Super Team

Austria ended their wait for a ski jumping medal in Milano Cortina winning the inaugural Men’s Super Team gold as Jan Hoerl and Stephan Embacher led from the opening jump. A heavy snowstorm forced the cancellation of the final round, locking in the standings after two jumps. Poland surged to silver, giving debutant Kacper Tomasiak a third medal of the Games while Norway climbed from sixth after round one to snatch bronze.

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Through My Eyes | A Special Letter

I Love Snow an Olympic campaign that shines a light beyond results and podiums, focusing on the personal journeys that lead athletes to the Olympic stage.

In Through My Eyes / A Special Letter, selected competitors share intimate reflections on preparation, pressure and what it truly means to compete at the Games.

From challenging expectations to pushing boundaries, Fatih Arda İpçioğlu’s (TUR) journey is built on resilience and ambition. This episode captures the mindset of an athlete determined to open doors for future generations of Turkish ski jumpers.

I Love Snow

“I LOVE Snow – Passion Beyond Limits” brings fans closer to the athletes and stories that power snow sports across every FIS discipline - Olympic and Paralympic alike. The promise: authentic, emotional storytelling that turns moments into lasting fandom beyond Milano Cortina 2026.