2026 Winter Olympics: Sunday, February 8 Event Schedule Released

The 2026 Winter Olympics, set to take place in Milan-Cortina, Italy, are gearing up for an exciting Sunday on February 8. This day is packed with events, providing a crucial opportunity for French athletes to secure their first medals of the Games.

Key Events on February 8

The French biathlon team is particularly optimistic about their chances in the mixed relay event, starting at 14:05. With a solid roster featuring Eric Perrot, Quentin Fillon Maillet, Lou Jeanmonnot, and Julia Simon, they are strong contenders. This team is coming off a world championship victory in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, last year.

Fillon Maillet and Simon, who competed in the previous Olympics in 2022, aim to improve upon their silver medal performance from Beijing.

Speed Skating and Alpine Skiing

• In men’s speed skating, Timothy Loubineaud will also compete for a medal in the 5,000-meter event. He recently set a world record of 6:00.23, which was briefly held by Norway’s Sander Eitrem, who whizzed past the six-minute mark with a time of 5:58.52.

Meanwhile, American skier Lindsey Vonn, despite suffering an ACL injury on January 31, is set to compete in the downhill on the Olimpia delle Tofane pistes. The two-time Olympic medalist is aiming for glory despite her challenges, showing resilience and ambition by posting a strong third-best training time.

French Women’s Alpine Team

• Romane Miradoli leads the charge for the French women’s alpine skiing team in search of their first Olympic medal since 2002.
• Laura Gauché, who has participated in the last two Olympic Games, aims for an upset after recording the seventh-fastest time in training.
• Camille Cerutti, looking for redemption after a severe fall in 2022, hopes to make her mark in this year’s competition.

Ice Hockey and Figure Skating

In ice hockey, the French team, led by captain Lore Baudrit, faces Sweden at 16:40, while Adam Siao Him Fa competes in the figure skating free program at 21:55. He is eager to improve on his bronze medal achievement from the 2024 World Championships in Montreal.

With so much talent on display, February 8 promises to be a pivotal day for France at the 2026 Winter Olympics, showcasing both grit and ambition across various sports.