DAILY COUNTDOWN 6 – Five titles on the Line as three-peat and four-medal bids shape the day ahead

Momentum continues to build today as five medal events stretch across alpine speed, freestyle precision, Nordic endurance and snowboard spectacle. Today blends established rivalries with historic possibilities, from a potential four-time Olympic medallist in moguls to a three-peat bid in the halfpipe, ensuring both legacy and opportunity share the spotlight.

Cortina sets the tone with the women’s Super-G, where fine margins and fearless lines will determine the podium. In Livigno, two explosive freestyle disciplines take centre stage: men’s moguls tests control and progression on the bumps, while snowboard cross promises another unpredictable race to the finish line. Tesero delivers a tactical showdown in the women’s 10km interval start, before the spotlight returns to Livigno under the lights for a halfpipe final carrying historic implications.

Inside the Numbers – Day 6 Snapshot

• 5 medal events across alpine skiing, cross-country, freestyle skiing and snowboard

• Historic bids in play: a possible fourth straight moguls medal and a potential halfpipe three-peat

• 3 competition hubs active: Cortina, Tesero and Livigno

• Sprint vs endurance contrast: 10km interval strategy meets snowboard cross excitement

• Women’s Super-G: a precision speed test on the Olympic stage

• Medal race update: 20 podiums decided, 37 still to come on the road to all 57 ski and snowboard medals at Milano Cortina 2026

Medal Events Day 6 – Thursday, 12 February

•  11:30 Tofane - Alpine Skiing Women's Super-G - Results

• 12:15 Livigno - Freestyle Skiing Men's Moguls - Results

• 13:00 Tesero - Cross-Country Skiing Women's 10km Interval Start Free - Results

• 14:56 Livigno - Snowboard Men's Snowboard Cross - Results

• 19:30 Livigno - Snowboard Women's Snowboard Halfpipe - Results

Across the Games, a total of 57 Olympic podiums will be awarded in ski and snowboard disciplines.

Full Olympic schedule available here.

Athletes & Storylines to Watch

Alpine Skiing Women's Super-G

Cortina’s women’s Super-G promises a compelling showdown, led by World Cup leader Sofia Goggia (ITA), who arrives with strong season form and a full Olympic downhill medal set already completed. New Zealand’s Alice Robinson, second in the standings, sees opportunity in both Super-G and GS as she builds momentum from recent performances. Newly crowned downhill champion Breezy Johnson (USA) tempers expectations but remains a podium contender despite lingering pressure. With Emma Aicher (GER) chasing a third medal and challengers like Romane Miradoli (FRA) and Kira Weidle-Winkelmann (GER) in form, the race shapes up as wide open.

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Freestyle Skiing Men's Moguls

Men’s moguls in Livigno sets up a potential piece of history as Mikael Kingsbury (CAN) targets a fourth straight Olympic medal in the same event, a potential first in freestyle skiing. The Canadian qualified third behind teammate Julien Viel and Japan’s Ikuma Horishima, who topped the qualifications. Defending champion Walter Wallberg (SWE) and Australia’s Matt Graham remain firmly in contention, promising a deep and competitive final. With progression pushing the limits of difficulty, the battle for gold is poised to be one of the discipline’s most explosive showdowns. 

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

The women’s Interval Start Free at Tesero sets up another high-stakes duel between Frida Karlsson (SWE) and Ebba Andersson (SWE) after their one-two finish in the Skiathlon. Karlsson, fresh off her first Olympic gold, and Andersson, still chasing her maiden Olympic title, continue a rivalry built on years of pushing each other to the limit. Sweden’s depth remains formidable, but challengers including Heidi Weng (NOR) and four-time Olympian Jessie Diggins (USA) will aim to disrupt the Scandinavian momentum. 

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Snowboard Men's Snowboard Cross

Men’s Snowboard Cross returns to the Olympic spotlight with Eliot Grondin (CAN) chasing redemption after missing gold by just 0.02 seconds at Beijing 2022. The Canadian arrives in Livigno with world championship gold and a Crystal Globe to his name, but defending Olympic champion Alessandro Haemmerle (AUT) will not make the task easy. Italy’s Omar Visintin adds home interest, while World Cup leader Adam Lambert (AUS) enters as a rising contender after a breakthrough season. With tight margins defining the discipline, another photo-finish battle could decide the podium.

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Snowboard Women's Snowboard Halfpipe

The women’s Snowboard Halfpipe final in Livigno centers on Chloe Kim (USA), who topped qualification despite recently suffering a labrum tear, keeping her historic three-peat bid alive. No snowboarder has ever won three consecutive Olympic golds, and Kim now stands as the last athlete with that opportunity at Milano Cortina 2026. Rising challengers include Japan’s Sara Shimizu, and Korea’s World Cup leader Choi Gaon, ensuring the final will be fiercely contested. 

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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.

A deep dive into the rise of French snowboarder Loan Bozzolo, this episode uncovers the passion, struggles, and triumphs behind his journey. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the French Alps, it’s a love story between an athlete and the mountain that shaped him.

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.