2026 Winter Olympics: Get Live Updates from Milan Cortina
The 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted by Milan Cortina, are in full swing with thrilling competitions featuring top athletes. Tuesday marks a significant day for skier Mikaela Shiffrin, who will make her debut in this year’s Olympics during the women’s team combined event.
Key Events on Tuesday at the 2026 Winter Olympics
In the women’s team combined event, Shiffrin will participate in the slalom run. Her teammate Breezy Johnson, who secured gold in downhill on Sunday, will tackle the downhill run. Together, they recently won the world championship in this event.
Rivalry Renewed: USA vs. Canada
Another highlight is the women’s hockey matchup where Team USA faces off against Canada. Both teams are currently undefeated in the tournament. The U.S. women’s team won against Switzerland with a convincing 5-0 on Monday, improving their record to 3-0. Meanwhile, Canada triumphed over Czechia with a score of 5-1, bringing their record to 2-0.
- USA Women’s Hockey Record: 3-0
- Canada Women’s Hockey Record: 2-0
In their Olympic history, Team USA and Canada have met ten times, with Canada leading the series 7-3. Intriguingly, six out of those meetings were during the gold medal matches, highlighting the intensity of this rivalry.
Featured Athletes and Events
Beyond hockey, other exciting events are scheduled. Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse will compete for gold in the mixed doubles curling final. Jessie Diggins seeks to defend her bronze medal from 2022 in the cross-country ski sprint race. Alex Hall aims to repeat his success in ski slopestyle after winning gold at the last Olympics. A standout in figure skating, Ilia Malinin, known as “Quad God,” will also showcase his talent in the men’s singles short program.
Event Schedule (All Times ET)
- Alpine Skiing: 4:30 a.m. (Women’s Team Combined – Downhill); 8:00 a.m. (Women’s Team Combined – Slalom)
- Cross-Country Skiing: 5:45 a.m. (Women’s Sprint Classic Finals; Men’s Sprint Classic Finals)
- Curling: 12:05 p.m. (Mixed Doubles Gold Medal Match)
- Figure Skating: 12:30 p.m. (Men’s Singles Short Program)
- Freestyle Skiing: 6:30 a.m. (Men’s Freeski Slopestyle Final)
- Ice Hockey: 2:10 p.m. (USA vs. Canada Women’s Hockey)
Be sure to stay tuned for live updates and highlights throughout Tuesday’s events as we cover the excitement from the 2026 Winter Olympics at Filmogaz.com.
