What to KnowThe first gold medals of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics were awarded today to Swiss racer Franjo von Allmen in men’s alpine skiing, Sweden’s Frida Karlsson women’s cross-country skiathlon, Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida in women’s speed skating, Norway’s Anna Odine Stroem in women’s ski jumping and Japan’s Kira Kimura in men’s snowboarding.Team USA nearly captured its first medal of the Games, as snowboarder Oliver Martin finished fourth in the big air event.The U.S. women’s hockey team improved to 2-0 with a dominant 5-0 victory over Finland. Five different players scored for the Americans, highlighted by captain Hilary Knight tying the all-time U.S. women’s record for Olympic goals.The figure skating team event continues with the men’s short program, where Ilia Malinin will make his Olympic debut, followed by the free dance. Team USA entered the day sitting first in the event.The U.S. mixed doubles curling duo of Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin lost to Great Britain in the battle of the undefeated teams, dropping to 4-1 ahead of their next match against South Korea.
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