It is Day 9 of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games. Nine gold medals are being contested today across alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, and speedskating. Here is the latest from the morning and early afternoon sessions in Italy.
Alpine Skiing: Shiffrin Chasing from Behind
Mikaela Shiffrin is looking to break her Olympic medal drought in the women’s giant slalom at Cortina d’Ampezzo. After the first run, Shiffrin sits in 7th place, trailing the leader, Italy’s Federica Brignone, by 1.02 seconds.+1
Brignone delivered a masterclass on her home snow, leading Germany’s Lena Duerr by 0.34 seconds. Shiffrin remains within striking distance of the podium, currently just 0.56 seconds behind the third-place position.
Freestyle Skiing: Kingsbury’s Historic Win
Canada has finally secured its first gold medal of the 2026 Games. Mikaël Kingsbury, the most decorated moguls skier in history, won the inaugural Olympic men’s dual moguls title.+1
- Gold: Mikaël Kingsbury (CAN)
- Silver: Ikuma Horishima (JPN)
- Bronze: Matt Graham (AUS)
At 33, this is likely Kingsbury’s Olympic swan song, bringing his career total to five medals (two gold, three silver).
Cross-Country Skiing: The Klaebo Record
Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has officially become the most prolific Winter Olympian in history. By anchoring the Norwegian team to gold in the men’s 7.5km relay this morning, he secured his 9th career gold medal, surpassing the previous record of eight held by legends Bjørn Dæhlie and Ole Einar Bjørndalen.
Men’s Hockey: Preliminary Round Wraps Up
The heavyweights are in action today as the preliminary round concludes:
- Canada vs. France: Canada (2-0) looks to stay perfect after dominant wins over Czechia and Switzerland.
- USA vs. Germany: Team USA (2-0) faces Germany following a hard-fought 6-3 win over Denmark yesterday.
Day 9 Gold Medal Tally
| Event | Gold Medalist | Country |
| Men’s Dual Moguls | Mikaël Kingsbury | Canada |
| Men’s 7.5km Relay (CC) | Team Norway | Norway |
| Women’s 500m (Long Track) | In Progress | — |
| Women’s Giant Slalom | Run 2 starting shortly | — |
| Women’s Large Hill (Ski Jump) | Scheduled | — |
Would you like me to track the final results of Mikaela Shiffrin’s second run or provide the updated medal table after these morning events?
As we reach the midway point of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, Day 9 has proven to be a historic turning point for several nations and legendary athletes. Here are the most frequently asked questions regarding today’s events and the current state of the Games.
Who won the most anticipated medals today?
Day 9 featured nine gold medal events. The most significant victories include:
- Mikaël Kingsbury (Canada): The “King of Moguls” captured gold in the inaugural Men’s Dual Moguls event. This marks Canada’s first gold medal of the 2026 Games.
- Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (Norway): By anchoring the 7.5km Cross-Country Relay, Klæbo secured his 9th career Olympic gold, officially making him the most decorated Winter Olympian in history.
How is Mikaela Shiffrin performing in the Giant Slalom?
After a challenging start to these Games, Shiffrin is currently in the hunt for a podium finish in the Women’s Giant Slalom. Following the first run at Cortina d’Ampezzo, she sits in 7th place, roughly 1.02 seconds behind the leader, Italy’s Federica Brignone. Shiffrin will need a near-flawless second run to bridge the 0.56-second gap to the bronze medal position.
Which countries are leading the overall medal table?
As of Day 9, the battle for the top spot is a three-way race:
- Norway: Continuing their dominance in cross-country skiing and biathlon.
- Germany: Performing strongly in sliding events (luge/bobsled) and ski jumping.
- USA: Maintaining a high total count thanks to snowboarding and freestyle skiing.Note: Canada’s gold today moved them significantly up the rankings after a slow start.
What is the status of the Men’s Ice Hockey tournament?
The preliminary round is concluding today with high-stakes matchups:
- Team USA and Team Canada both enter their games today with 2-0 records.
- The results of today’s games against Germany (USA) and France (Canada) will determine the seeding for the quarter-finals, which begin later this week.
What are the new events appearing in 2026?
The 2026 Games introduced several new disciplines to increase excitement. Today highlighted Men’s and Women’s Dual Moguls, a head-to-head elimination format that replaced the traditional solo moguls run. Other new additions for these Games include Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) and a Skeleton Mixed Team event.
Where are the events taking place today?
Unlike previous “compact” Games, Milan Cortina 2026 is spread across Northern Italy:
- Milan: Ice hockey and figure skating.
- Cortina d’Ampezzo: Women’s alpine skiing and curling.
- Livigno: Freestyle skiing and snowboarding (Moguls).
- Val di Fiemme: Cross-country skiing and ski jumping.
What should I watch for in the evening session?
The spotlight shifts to the Speed Skating Oval for the Women’s 500m, where the Netherlands and Japan are favorites for gold. Additionally, the Women’s Large Hill Individual ski jumping finals will take place under the lights, featuring a highly competitive field of European jumpers.
