Alex Ferreira Wins Freestyle Skiing Gold; Canada Advances to Hockey Final at 2026 Olympics
Day 14 of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics saw notable achievements in multiple sports, particularly in freestyle skiing and ice hockey. Alex Ferreira, an American skier, won gold in the men’s freestyle skiing halfpipe event. This victory marks Ferreira’s third Olympic medal and his first gold, solidifying his status in the sport.
Medal Highlights in Winter Olympic Sports
In addition to Ferreira’s triumph, several other gold medals were awarded across different events:
- Antoinette Ripjma-de Jong – Gold in women’s speed skating 1,500 meters, marking the Netherlands’ fifth consecutive gold in this event.
- Netherlands – Gold in the men’s short track 5,000-meter relay.
- Korea’s Gilli Kim – Gold in women’s short track 1,500 meters.
- Germany’s Daniela Maier – Gold in women’s ski cross.
- China’s Wang Xindi – Gold in men’s freeski aerials.
- Norway’s Johannes Dale-Skjevdal – Gold in men’s biathlon 15km mass start.
Upcoming Hockey Finals
The men’s hockey gold medal game will feature a showdown between the United States and Canada. The U.S. team secured their spot by decisively defeating Slovakia. Canada, on the other hand, advanced after edging past Finland in a closely contested match.
Curling Medal Matches Set
The women’s curling competition has also reached its finale. The U.S. will play against Canada for the bronze medal, while Switzerland will compete against Sweden for gold on Sunday.
These events continue to highlight the intense competition and sportsmanship at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
