DAILY BREAKDOWN 6 – Resilience reigns: comebacks, margins and masterclasses across the mountains

Momentum shifted across the mountain venues as Milano Cortina 2026 produced a day where resilience and precision proved decisive. Federica Brignone ignited Cortina with a home Super-G triumph less than a year after a double leg break, while Cooper Woods (AUS) claimed moguls gold in a rare Olympic tiebreak against Mikael Kingsbury (CAN). Frida Karlsson (SWE) delivered the most commanding performance of the day, winning the 10km Free by 46 seconds for her second title. In snowboard, Alessandro Haemmerle (AUT) defended his cross crown by 0.03 seconds and 17-year-old Gaon Choi (KOR) denied Chloe Kim’s (USA )three-peat with a fearless final run.

Storylines of the day

Alpine Skiing Women's Super-G

Italy’s Federica Brignone completed a fairytale comeback to win Olympic Super-G gold in Cortina, just ten months after suffering a double leg break. The victory secured Italy’s first alpine gold of Milano Cortina 2026 and instantly became one of the defining stories of the Games. Romane Miradoli (FRA) claimed silver, while Cornelia Huetter (AUT) took bronze.

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Freestyle Skiing Men's Moguls

Australia’s Cooper Woods produced the run of his life to win Olympic Moguls gold in Livigno, edging out Moguls King Mikael Kingsbury (CAN) in a dramatic tiebreak after both scored 83.71 points. Woods’ higher scored turns secured victory, marking a stunning breakthrough for the 25-year-old who had just one prior World Cup podium. Kingsbury claimed silver to become the first athlete to medal in the same freestyle event at four straight Olympics, while Ikuma Horishima (JPN) took bronze. 

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Cross-Country Skiing Women's 10km Interval Start Free

Sweden’s Frida Karlsson delivered a dominant display to win her second Olympic gold of Milano Cortina 2026, taking the Women’s 10km Interval Start Free by a commanding 46 seconds over team-mate Ebba Andersson. Andersson secured her second silver of the Games, admitting the gap was extraordinary as Karlsson surged clear early and never looked back. Jessie Diggins (USA) fought through rib pain to claim bronze. 

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Men's Snowboard Cross

Alessandro Haemmerle (AUT) successfully defended his Olympic Snowboard Cross title, crossing the line just 0.03 seconds ahead of Eliot Grondin (CAN) to replicate their Beijing 2022 one-two finish. Jakob Dusek (AUT) secured bronze to make it two Austrians on the podium, completing a remarkable comeback from an ACL injury sustained five months ago. Haemmerle joins an exclusive group as only the third man to win two Olympic Snowboard Cross gold medals since 2006.

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Women's Snowboard Halfpipe

Gaon Choi (KOR) produced a dramatic comeback in the Women’s Snowboard Halfpipe final, rebounding from two heavy crashes to post a winning 90.25 on her final run and deny Chloe Kim (USA) a historic three-peat. The 17-year-old became Korea’s first Olympic snowboard champion, landing a clutch third run under immense pressure. Kim, chasing a third straight gold, took silver after falling on her final attempt, while Japan’s Mizuki Ono secured bronze with 85.00. 

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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.

Benjamin Cavet (FRA) lives and breathes moguls skiing. In this "through my eyes" portrait, he takes us inside his everyday life, offering a candid look at the determination, discipline, and love for the sport that pushes him toward the Olympic stage.

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.