2026 Winter Olympics: Live updates from Milan Cortina
Sunday brought a packed program in Milan Cortina, with alpine skiing taking center stage as Mikaela Shiffrin completed a high-stakes return to Olympic giant slalom. Filmogaz rounds up the top moments, key times in Eastern Time and what to expect next in the alpine skiing schedule and other marquee events.
Alpine skiing: Shiffrin’s giant slalom comeback and the schedule ahead
Mikaela Shiffrin returned to the Olympic giant slalom—the same event she won in 2018 and where she endured a serious crash in 2024 that resulted in a puncture wound and lingering PTSD. She posted two clean runs and finished 11th, a result that reflects the difficulty of returning to peak form after trauma but also underscores her determination to compete at the highest level.
The alpine skiing schedule now shifts focus to the slalom, the discipline that remains Shiffrin’s strongest. That race is set for Wednesday (ET), giving athletes a few days to recalibrate and coaches time to finalize lineups and course strategy. Fans tracking the 2026 winter olympics alpine skiing schedule should note that the slalom will be the next critical test for technical skiers, and it represents one of the best opportunities for a medal if Shiffrin can carry momentum from her clean giant slalom runs into the shorter, sharper gates of slalom.
Figure skating pairs and the U. S. medal hunt
Pairs figure skating begins Sunday afternoon, and the American duo to watch is Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea. The pair played a significant role in the team competition and helped secure a top finish for their country; their consistency puts them in contention for an individual pair medal, though they are viewed as outsiders rather than favorites. Their free skate and short program performances will determine whether they can convert team success into individual hardware.
For viewers planning their day, pairs action began at 1: 45 p. m. ET, with routines that blend technical elements and artistic impression. Expect judges to scrutinize throw jumps, lifts and side-by-side spins as the pairs chase podium placements.
U. S. men's hockey and a busy afternoon schedule
U. S. men's hockey returned to the ice Sunday with a knockout-style intensity and will face Germany at 3: 10 p. m. ET. After a convincing earlier victory, the team looks to sustain offensive pressure and tighten defensive zone coverage against a disciplined opponent. Goaltending matchups and special-teams execution will likely decide the game's tempo and outcome.
Beyond the marquee matchups, the day featured highlights across multiple sports. For alpine fans tracking the 2026 winter olympics alpine skiing schedule, today’s giant slalom results reshape expectations for the remaining technical events. For skating and hockey followers, Sunday’s sessions offered momentum and storylines that will play out over the week.
What to watch next
Key moments to mark on your calendar: the slalom on Wednesday (ET), where technical specialists will vie for Olympic hardware, and the continuation of pairs figure skating and men’s hockey as teams and athletes solidify their medal bids. Shiffrin’s slalom run is among the most anticipated single-storylines, both for her personal comeback narrative and for its impact on the overall alpine racing picture.
Stay tuned for further live updates as competition continues in Milan Cortina—athletes are entering the most decisive stretch of the Games, and schedules will remain packed as nations chase medals across snow and ice.
