Nine gold medals are set to be awarded on February 17 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with pivotal competitions unfolding across snowboarding and speed skating. The day marks a critical juncture for athletes vying for podium positions in one of the world's most prestigious sporting events.
Snowboarding Slopestyle Showdown
New Zealand's Zoi Sadowski-Synnott leads the women's slopestyle final at Livigno Snow Park, defending her title against 11 rivals. The event promises high-flying tricks and technical precision as competitors navigate rails, jumps, and terrain features.
Speed Skating Pursuit Heats Up
In Milan's speed skating arena, team pursuit semifinals take center stage. The Chinese mainland team faces the United States in men's competition, while Italy challenges the Netherlands. The women's bracket sees defending champion Canada against the United States, with Japan and the Netherlands competing for the remaining final spot.
Big Air Finale
Norway's Birk Ruud concludes the day at Livigno Snow Park, defending his men's big air gold against 11 freestyle skiers. The gravity-defying event combines amplitude, difficulty, and execution in a single jump format.
