DAILY BREAKDOWN 4 – A sweep, records and firsts drive day of results at Milano Cortina 2026

Feb 10, 2026·ilovesnow

Katharina HUBER (AUT) and Katharina TRUPPE (AUT) Celebrate winning Women's Team Combined ©Daniel-Kopatsch/FIS

We witnessed a powerful blend of dominance, depth and historic continuity across ski and snowboard disciplines, with five events producing clear statements from both nations and individuals. Norway emerged as the day’s most successful nation, collecting two gold medals to extend its stronghold across freestyle and cross-country, while Sweden, Austria and Slovenia each claimed landmark victories that underlined the breadth of competition at these Games.

The day featured a full national podium sweep, a record-extending Olympic champion, the crowning of first-ever winners in a new alpine format, and a successful title defence in ski jumping, illustrating the enduring capacity for standout moments.

With multiple disciplines now deep into their competitive rhythm, today’s results further shaped the hierarchy of Milano Cortina 2026, balancing established supremacy with collective team strength and Olympic legacy.

Freestyle Skiing - Men's Freeski Slopestyle

Norway’s Birk Ruud delivered a commanding performance to land Olympic gold in men’s Freeski slopestyle at Milano Cortina 2026, showcasing technical precision and creative trick execution. Alex Hall (USA) settled for silver after an intense final where small margins separated the top competitors. The podium reflected the depth of the discipline, with athletes pushing boundaries in both rails and jumps. Ruud’s victory underscored his status as one of the standout performers of these Games so far.

It was kind of the last piece to the collection, with Big Air and Slopestyle. It's a beautiful feeling and a special moment. I'll try to take it in. It's incredibly special to take gold in Slopestyle. It's once every four years, and the fact it worked is almost indescribable. – Birk Ruud (NOR)

Cross-Country Skiing Women's Sprint Classic

Sweden showcased unrivalled depth in the women’s Sprint Classic, securing a clean sweep of the podium with Linn Svahn, Jonna Sundling and Maja Dahlqvist in 1-2-3. Swedish skiers controlled every stage of the competition, underlining the nation’s long-standing strength in sprint disciplines. The result highlighted both tactical execution and sustained development within the Swedish programme.

Everyone has been talking about what a strong team we have. To make our mark and do the whole podium sweep is amazing.– Linn Svahn (SWE)

Cross-Country Skiing Men's Sprint Classic

Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo delivered another commanding Olympic performance at Milano Cortina 2026, winning the men’s Sprint Classic to further extend his record-breaking legacy with a total of seven Olympic gold medals. Klæbo controlled the rounds with trademark speed and precision. The victory reinforced his status as the dominant sprint skier of his generation. It also marked another decisive step in an already historic Olympic campaign.

We know that in sprint, over the past years, there’s one thing that matters and that is standing at the top. And that makes it even better when you actually achieve that gold.– Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (NOR)

Alpine Skiing Women's Team Combined

Austria’s Katharina Huber and Ariane Raedler delivered a composed and finely balanced performance to claim Olympic gold in the women’s Team Combined. Blending downhill speed with slalom precision, the Austrian pair mastered the new format to stand atop the podium, marking a defining moment for a discipline making its Olympic debut. Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann and Emma Aicher secured silver, while Americans Jacqueline Wiles and Paula Moltzan completed the podium with bronze.

For sure it was (a lifelong dream). And to share it with Ari I think is much better. I think it will take time to realise it, but for now it's unbelievable! – Katharina Huber (AUT) on winning Team Combined gold with Ariane Raedler

Ski Jumping Mixed Team

Slovenia successfully defended their Olympic Mixed Team title at Milano Cortina 2026 with a dominant performance in Predazzo. Domen and Nika Prevc became the third Olympic gold medallists from their family, following brother Peter Prevc’s triumph four years ago. Alongside Anze Lanisek and Nika Vodan, Slovenia delivered their strongest showing of the Games. Norway claimed silver, with Japan taking bronze.

It’s really special to be here and I am so proud of the whole team and our families standing beside us. – Nika Vodan (SLO)

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.

Andorran athlete Gina del Río shares her story and how karate taught her discipline, mental strength, and focus. Tools that might carry her to the Olympic stage in cross-country skiing.

Hi Gina, I know you never stop moving all day long, but listen to me for a moment, I have something important to tell you. – Gina del Río (AND)

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