Olympic events today include men’s downhill, women’s skiathlon, figure skatingteam matches

Olympic Events Today delivered stunning action across three major disciplines at Milano Cortina 2026. Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen claimed the first gold medal in men’s downhill, while Sweden dominated women’s skiathlon and the USA leads figure skating’s team event heading into Saturday.

Von Allmen Captures First Gold in Historic Men’s Downhill

Franjo von Allmen delivered an untouchable performance Saturday morning at the legendary Stelvio Ski Centre in Bormio. The Swiss downhill specialist clocked 1:51.61, claiming the first gold medal of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Von Allmen’s dominant run featured flawless technique across treacherous mountain terrain.

The victory marks a triumphant Olympic debut for the Swiss champion. Italian racers finished strong with medals on home soil, proving formidable competition. Von Allmen’s precision and speed set the standard for future competitive events at the Games.

Sweden’s Frida Karlsson Dominates Women’s Skiathlon

Sweden’s Frida Karlsson captured women’s skiathlon gold in Val di Fiemme with a commanding 51-second victory margin. The Nordic skiing specialist executed perfect technique across the 10km plus 10km format combining cross-country disciplines. Ebba Anderson of Sweden claimed silver, showcasing Scandinavian skiing dominance.

Jessie Diggins of the USA battled for medals but was caught in a lap mishap late race. The world number one cross-country skier entered as heavy favorite with 88 World Cup podiums. Norway’s Heidi Weng rounded out the top finishers in the prestigious event.

USA Narrowly Leads Japan in Figure Skating Team Event

Team USA established early momentum in the figure skating team competition at Milano Ice Arena. After Day 1, Americans hold 25 points, just two ahead of Japan’s 23 points. Alysa Liu delivered stellar performances in women’s singles, while ice dance specialists Chock and Bates powered team USA forward.

Team	Points After Day 1	Status
United States	25	Leading
Japan	23	Close Second
Russia (AIN)	TBA	Competing

Sakamoto Kaori dazzled judges with an elite performance in women’s singles for Japan. The competition continues through the weekend with ice dance and pairs events determining final medals.

‘Untouchable’ is how one analyst described Franjo von Allmen’s downhill run, which set the tone for Day 1 heroics.

According to NBC Olympics, expert commentary praised the technical mastery displayed

What’s Next for Olympic Events Today and Beyond

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics continue heating up with three full days of figure skating team event remaining. Women’s ice dance finals, men’s singles free skate, and pair skating events will unfold Saturday night and Sunday. Speed skating, snowboarding, and luge also compete simultaneously across Italian venues.

American skaters look to extend their lead, while Jessie Diggins will have additional cross-country opportunities. The alpine events wrap up with women’s downhill Sunday morning in Cortina.

Will Team USA Defend Its Figure Skating Crown Sunday

The critical question heading into Day 2 centers on whether Team USA can hold onto its narrow two-point advantage. Japan’s strong skating lineup poses serious threat. Men’s singles competition features Ilia Malinin for the USA, who could extend the lead.

Milano Cortina promises more medal moments across all three sports. The scale of competition and international breadth make these events unmissable viewing from sunrise through evening.

Sources

• Olympics.com – Official Milano Cortina 2026 schedules and results
• NBC Olympics – Live coverage and athlete interviews
• ESPN – Alpine skiing and team results coverage