DAILY COUNTDOWN 4 - Speed, style and team tactics shape another pivotal day at Milano Cortina 2026
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It will be the busiest day on the slopes so far at Milano Cortina 2026, with five Olympic medals up for grabs across ski and snowboard disciplines. As the Olympic programme settles into full rhythm, Day 4 delivers one of the most varied schedules yet, spanning freestyle progression, explosive sprint racing, alpine tactics and mixed-team precision, where outcomes can be decided by hundredths of a second.
Livigno once again will be in full action as men’s freeski slopestyle crowns its Olympic champion, while Tesero hosts back-to-back sprint classics that will test speed, timing and nerve within the space of minutes. In Cortina, the women’s Team Combined makes its long-awaited Olympic debut, blending downhill power with slalom finesse in a format designed to reward teamwork.
The day concludes under the lights in Predazzo, where ski jumping’s Mixed Team event returns for its second Olympic appearance, bringing men and women together in a discipline known for momentum swings and dramatic finishes. With 57 ski and snowboard podiums to be awarded across the Games, today marks a decisive step in shaping both the medal race and the narrative of Milano Cortina 2026.
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Inside the Numbers – Day 4 Snapshot
5 medal events across freestyle skiing, cross-country, alpine skiing and ski jumping
3 venues, 1 day: Livigno, Tesero, Cortina d’Ampezzo and Predazzo all in action
Olympic debut: Women’s Alpine Team Combined crowns its first-ever champions
Sprint double-header: Women’s and men’s Cross-Country Sprint Classics decided within minutes
Mixed formats rising: Ski Jumping Mixed Team contested for the second time in Olympic history
Medal race update: Twelve podiums down, 45 still to come — today accelerates the race toward all 57 ski and snowboard medals at Milano Cortina 2026.
Athletes & Storylines to Watch
Freestyle Skiing - Men's Freeski Slopestyle
Two-time world champion Birk Ruud (NOR) set the benchmark in men’s freeski slopestyle qualification at Milano Cortina 2026, opening with a score that remained unbeaten and earning last drop in the Olympic final at Livigno Snow Park. With rivals including Beijing 2022 bronze medallist Jesper Tjader (SWE), and defending Olympic champion Alex Hall (USA) lining up behind him, Ruud holds both advantage and expectation. Known for blending progression with style, the Norwegian has already mapped out upgrades for the final.
Cross-Country Skiing Women's Sprint
In the women’s sprint classic, Sweden’s Jonna Sundling arrives as a frontrunner after a standout season that has seen her consistently challenge the best in the world. A mix of veteran competitors and rising talents will line up in Tesero, each hoping to capitalize on form and course conditions. Sundling’s combination of tactical sharpness and raw speed makes her one to watch as the favourites battle for early Olympic silverware.
Cross-Country Skiing Men's Sprint Classic
Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo heads into the sprint classic at Milano Cortina 2026 aiming to extend his already historic Olympic résumé, having dominated sprint and distance formats this season. With multiple World Cup sprint victories under his belt and unrivalled speed and tactics, Klæbo arrives as the clear favourite.
Alpine Skiing Women's Team Combined
The women’s Team Combined takes centre stage, marking the Olympic debut of a format that blends downhill speed with slalom precision across two athletes from the same nation. Reigning world champions Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson (USA) return as a headline pairing after their emotional gold at the 2025 World Championships, with Johnson arriving fresh from her Olympic downhill victory on Sunday. With formidable pairings confirmed from Italy, Switzerland and Austria, the new event promises tactical intrigue, depth and multiple medal contenders.
Ski Jumping Mixed Team
The Normal Hill in Predazzo has already witnessed two thrilling individual finals, but will it be twice the drama when the men and women come together for the Mixed Team event. It’s the second time the competition is being held at the Olympics following a successful debut at Beijing 2022. Slovenia are the reigning champions and the Prevc siblings, Nika and Domen, are expected to lead their title defence. Norway, Japan and Germany will be among those also fighting for a podium place.
Medal Events Day 4 – Tuesday, 10 February
12:30 Livigno - Freestyle Skiing - Men's Freeski Slopestyle - Results
13.13 Tesero - Cross-Country Skiing Women's Sprint Classic – Result
13.25 Tesero - Cross-Country Skiing Men's Sprint Classic – Results
14:00 Tofane - Alpine Skiing Women's Team Combined - Results
20:00 Predazzo - Ski Jumping Mixed Team - Results
Across the Games, a total of 57 Olympic podiums will be awarded in ski and snowboard disciplines.
Full Olympic schedule available here.
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