MILAN — It’s Friday, Feb. 13 at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and all eyes are on the ‘Quad God’ at the Milano Cortina Games.
Elsewhere, the U.S. women’s hockey team faces Italy in a quarterfinal match as the tournament moves into the knockout phase. The Americans have been cruising through and crushing their opponents so far these Games.
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Other action includes the men’s cross country 10km freestyle interval start, the men’s speed skating 10,000 meters, women’s snowboard cross seeding through final rounds, men’s snowboard halfpipe and men’s skeleton.
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U.S. women’s hockey advances to semifinal
Ilia Malinin left off podium
A major upset in Milan.
‘I was not expecting that. I felt like going into this competition, I was so ready. I just felt ready getting on the ice, but I think maybe that have been the reason that maybe I was too confident that it was going to go well. It honestly just happened. I can’t process what just happened. It happens,’ Malinin said shortly after his program on NBC.
Ilia Malinin up next
Ilia Malinin, the ‘Quad God,’ is up next in the men’s free skate. Follow additional live updates for that event here.
U.S. women’s hockey extends lead to 4-0 over Italy
Laila Edwards fires a long-range shot into the back of the net to give the Americans their third goal in the second period. It’s now 4-0 USA in the second period against Italy. The U.S. women’s hockey team is inching closer to the semifinals!
United States doesn’t medal in men’s skeleton
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy – American sliders Austin Florian (3:46.59) and Daniel Barefoot (3:49.86) finished 12th and 20th, respectively, out of 24 sleds in the men’s skeleton event Friday evening. Florian set a start record for the Cortina Sliding Center in his first two of four runs (4.49, 4.48).Great Britain’s Matt Weston won the gold medal after setting track records in all four of his runs. He finished with a total time of 3:43.33. Germany took the second and third spots on the podium, with Axel Jungk getting silver and Christopher Grotheer bronze. — Payton Titus
U.S. women’s hockey leads Italy after first period
Megan Keller has the U.S. women’s hockey team up 1-0 against Italy in its quarterfinal matchup after scoring at the 13:31 mark of the first period. United States goalkeeper Gwyneth Philips has kept the Italians off the board so far with a pair of saves. Italy’s Gabriella Durante has made some big saves. Team USA is outshooting the Italians 20-2.
The U.S. women’s hockey team is looking to advance to. Click here for live updates of the game.
Ilia Malinin free skate performance coming up
Simone Biles at figure skating
Eleven-time Olympic medalist and seven-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles was on hand at the Milano Ice Skating Arena on Friday night to watch ‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin and the rest of the men’s singles figure skaters compete for Olympic hardware. — Rachel Bowers
Men’s halfpipe results
It was nearly a Japanese sweep in the men’s snowboard halfpipe today. Japanese riders Yuto Totsuka, Ryusei Yamada, and Ruka Hirano finished first, third, and fourth respectively in the event. The only other country represented on the podium was Australian Scotty James, who finished second with a 93.50 on his second run.
Full results
- Yuto Totsuka (JPN) – 95.00
- Scotty James (AUS) – 93.50
- Ryusei Yamada (JPN) – 92.00
- Ruka Hirano (JPN) – 91.00
- Guseli Valentino (AUS) – 88.00
- Lee Chaeun (KOR) – 87.50
- Ayumu Hirano (JPN) – 86.50
- Jake Pates (USA) – 77.50
- Ziyang Wang (CHN) – 76.00
- Alessandro Barbieri (USA) – 75.00
- Chase Josey (USA) – 70.25
- Campbell Melville Ives (AUS) – 43.00
However, these results were not without a small bit of intrigue. During James’ final run, a cord from the overhead camera snapped. Nothing appeared to hit James or throw him off-course during his run, but there were questions regarding whether the mishap threw James’ run off. Early indications point at the debacle having no effect on James’ run.
The overhead camera was promptly moved to above the onlooking crowd to avoid anything else possibly affecting the skaters.
Australian James prevents Japanese sweep in men’s halfpipe
Were it not for Australian Scotty James, the Japanese team would be nearing a sweep of the men’s snowboard halfpipe event.After two of three runs, Japanese riders occupy four of the top five positions, and Yuto Totsuka leads with a 95. Australian star James produced a clean second run and jumped into second with a 93.50.Jake Pates (77.50) still has the highest U.S. score and is in sixth, just ahead of Alessandro Barbieri (75) and Chase Josey (70.25). But all three are going to need some magic and a huge closing run to get into medal contention.Pates and Barbieri each fell on their second runs. – Gentry Estes
Follow the live results here.
U.S. women’s hockey ready to take on Italy in quarterfinals
The United States women’s hockey team was the only team in Group A to end the preliminaries with a perfect 4-0 record. However, the knockout rounds add a new level of pressure.
The U.S. will take on Italy in the Olympic quarterfinals. Follow along with live updates here.
Japanese dominating men’s halfpipe
Three Japanese riders lead after run 1 of the men’s halfpipe final. Ryusei Yamada, Yuto Totsuka and Ruka Hirano are first to third in that order, respectively. Americans Jake Pates and Alessandro Barbieri are fourth and fifth, respectively — rewarded for landing clean runs.
The halfpipe is glistening and the conditions are pure. Riders are going big in what could be a historic night. – Gentry Estes
Norway Olympian wins second medal after girlfriend cheating confession
Sturla Holm Lægreid’s eventful 2026 Winter OIympics continued with a second bronze medal on Friday, Feb. 13, a few days after his decision to reveal he cheated on his girlfriend immediately after winning his first bronze medal went viral around the world.
The Norweigian biathlete finished in third place in the men’s 10km sprint, crossing the finish line just 0.2 seconds ahead of Emilien Jacquelin of France to get on the podium again at the Milan Cortina Games. But his performances have been overshadowed by remarks he made to Norway’s NRK Television at the finish line of the men’s 20km biathlon, when he revealed his infidelity, explained how it had affected him ahead of the Olympics and expressed his desire to restore the relationship.
‘I have tried not to be affected by it,’ Laegreid said after Friday’s race, according to Norway’s TV 2 and translated into English via Google Translate. ‘I am satisfied with what I have achieved today despite the conditions.’ Read more here.
Lindsey Vonn reveals new surgeries in latest injury update
Lindsey Vonn posted another injury update following her devastating crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics, saying she has more surgeries on deck.
In an Instagram video shared on Friday, Feb. 13, the downhill skier thanked people who have been sending her flowers and gifts, saying, ‘It’s just been so amazing and really helped me a lot,’ before detailing what’s next in her recovery.
‘It’s been a quiet hard few days here in the hospital here. I’m finally feeling more like myself, but I have a long way to go,’ Vonn said. ‘Tomorrow, I’ll have another surgery and hopefully that goes well. Then I can potentially leave and go back home, at which point I’ll need another surgery. Don’t know exactly what that entails until I get some better imaging.
‘That’s kind of where I’m at right now. I am just in the hospital, very much immobile, but I have a lot of friends and family coming to visit,’ she said. Read more here. ‒ Jordan Mendoza
Casey Dawson withdraws from men’s 10,000m speedskating event
Casey Dawson, the lone American to make the field in the men’s 10,000-meter speedskating event taking place on Friday, has withdrawn from the event. He’s electing to save his legs for the 1,500-meter race and team pursuit event, where his medal chances are better, according to USA TODAY’s Nancy Armour.
Team USA women get historic curling win over Canada
The United States team of Cory Thiesse and Tabitha Peterson pulled off a historic curling win Friday, beating Canada in the Olympics for the first time. Thiesse and Peterson came from behind in the 10th and final end, taking advantage of having the final stone after the Canadian team of Tara Peterson and Taylor Heide-Anderson pulled ahead with three points in the ninth end.
Team USA improved to 2-1 in women’s curling round-robin play with the win. They’ll next face Japan on Saturday.
Thelen out of medal contention for snowboard cross
Thelen finished third in her women’s snowboard cross semifinal, eliminating her from medal contention just shy of the finals. The 33-year-old American will now race to finish between fifth and eighth place.
Thelen into final eight in snowboard cross
Faye Thelen advanced again at the women’s snowboard cross competition at Livigno Snow Park. She’s the only American left among the last eight racers. Another top-two finish would move her into the final.
Why is Jordan Stolz so fast? Here’s what propels Olympic speed skater
MILAN, Italy — Jordan Stolz resumes his chase for four Olympic gold medals when he competes in the 500 meters at the 2026 Winter Games Saturday, Feb.14.
He’s also chasing a legend, Eric Heiden, who in 1980 became the only person to win five gold medals in a single Winter Olympics.
While Stolz, 21, can’t win five at these Games, he is cementing his status as a legendary speed skater right alongside Heiden. And no man is better suited to compare the two than Bob Corby, who once skated against and trained with Heiden and now coaches Stolz.
“Heiden was probably even a little bit stronger and he was just so powerful,’ Corby told USA TODAY Sports. ‘He just hammered through things like that.’ – Josh Peter
Thelen makes final 16 in snowboard cross
Faye Thelen, a 33-year-old mother of two from Utah, is among the final 16 racers of the women’s snowboard cross at Livigno Snow Park. She finishes second in her opening-round heat and will participate in one of four quarterfinal races to determine the eight semifinalists.
In snowboard cross, four racers vie to finish in the top two and advance to the next round. Those in the bottom two are eliminated from medal contention.
American Stacy Gaskill, 25, also finished second in her opening race to advance. She’ll be paired against Thelen in the next round.
Team USA’s Brianna Schnorrbusch, 20, barely finished third in her opening heat, failing to advance behind Australia’s Josie Baff and Eva Adamczykova of the Czech Republic, who posted the best seeding time of the 32 racers in the field.
The last of the four Americans in the field, 18-year-old Hanna Percy, is yet to go in the last of eight opening-round races. – Gentry Estes
Klaebo ties Olympic medal record
Norway’s Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo won his third gold medal of these games, winning the men’s 10km interval start free. and has now tied the Winter Olympics record for most gold medals for an individual with eight.
‘Klaebo Climb’ set up for gold in men’s cross country
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, who went viral earlier in the week for his impossibly swift uphill climbs during cross country skiing events, is about to wrap up another gold medal at the Milano Cortina Games.
The ‘Klaebo Climb’ helped the Norwegian finish the men’s 10km interval start free in 20:36.2 and, barring a miracle, will earn him a third gold at these games.
Australia’s Scotty James wants to ‘revolutionize’ snowboarding
LIVIGNO, Italy – Scotty James has gold-medal-level ambition at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. As a men’s halfpipe contender and potential favorite, that’s probably healthy.
The Australian’s larger goal entering the season, however, goes beyond the podium.
‘My goal this year was to revolutionize snowboarding in the way that I would interpret it,’ he said during a Feb. 7 news conference. ‘It’s obviously subjective, but I wanted to push it in the way that made me full.’
Men’s curling: Canada stops USA
The U.S. men curling team fell to 1-2 in round robin play after dropping a 6-3 decision to Canada. Team USA’s next match will come Saturday, Feb. 14 against Germany at 8:05 a.m. ET.
Elsewhere in men’s curling this morning, host Italy defeated Great Britain, 9-7.
Why are Olympic medals breaking?
Several Olympic athletes have experienced issues with their medals breaking during the Milano Cortina Games, so what’s the deal?
The medal ribbons are made of fabric, which isn’t very thick or wide. Medals from previous Games had loops or grommets to feed the ribbon through. But the medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics instead have a groove at the top. A metal pin resting in a loop at the bottom of the ribbon fits into the groove, securing the medal and ribbon in place.
But the pin has a spring mechanism, and when the medal or ribbon is pulled or jostled, it activates, and the two separate.
When asked via email about stories of athletes’ medals breaking during the 2026 Games, the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS), told USA TODAY, ‘The medals do not break. For a limited number of medals, the anti-choking safety device activates during celebrations by opening.’
What medals are today?
These are the events that will award medals on Friday, Feb. 13 (times are ET):
- Men’s cross country skiing (10km interval start free) 5:45 a.m.
- Men’s biathlon (10km sprint) 8 a.m.
- Women’s snowboard cross, 8:40 a.m.
- Men’s speed skating (10,000m) 10 a.m.
- Men’s figure skating 1 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
- Men’s skeleton 1:30 p.m.
- Men’s snowboarding (halfpipe) 1:30 p,m.
Where to watch Olympics today
Watch all 2026 Winter Olympics events on NBC and Peacock.
Olympics schedule today
All times Eastern.
- 3 a.m. – Nordic Combined: Large Hill Official Training 1, Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium (Val di Fiemme)
- 3 a.m. – Bobsleigh: 2-man Official Training Heats 3 & 4, Cortina Sliding Centre (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 3:05 a.m. – Curling: Men’s Round Robin – CAN vs. USA, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 3:05 a.m. – Curling: Men’s Round Robin – GBR vs. ITA, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 3:05 a.m. – Curling: Men’s Round Robin – CHN vs. NOR, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 3:05 a.m. – Curling: Men’s Round Robin – SUI vs. CZE, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 4-6 a.m. – Snowboarding: Women’s Snowboard Cross Seeding Runs 1 & 2, Quarters, Semis, Livigno Snow Park (Livigno, Valtellina)
- 5:45 a.m. – Cross-Country Skiing: Men’s 10km Interval Start Free – medal event, Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium (Val di Fiemme)
- 5:45 a.m. – Bobsleigh: Women’s Monobob Official Training Heats 3 & 4, Cortina Sliding Centre (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 6:10 a.m. – Ice Hockey: Men’s Preliminary (ITA vs.SVK), Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
- 6:10 a.m. – Ice Hockey: Men’s Preliminary (FIN vs. SWE), Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- 7:30 a.m. – Snowboard: Women’s Snowboard Cross Final – medal event, Livigno Snow Park (Livigno, Valtellina)
- 8 a.m. – Biathlon: Men’s 10km Sprint – medal event, Anterselva Biathlon Arena (Antholz)
- 8:05 a.m. – Curling: Women’s Round Robin – CAN vs. USA, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 8:05 a.m. – Curling: Women’s Round Robin – GBR vs. KOR, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 10 a.m. – Speed Skating: Men’s 10,000m – medal event, Milano Speed Skating Stadium (Rho, Milan)
- 10 a.m. – Skeleton: Women’s Heats 1 & 2, Cortina Sliding Centre (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 10:40 a.m. – Ice Hockey: Women’s Quarterfinals, Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
- 10:40 a.m. – Ice Hockey: Men’s Preliminary (FRA vs. CZE), Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- 11:30 a.m. – Ski Jumping: Men’s Large Hill Official Training 2, Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium (Val di Fiemme)
- 1:00 p.m. – Figure Skating: Men’s Single Skating – Free Skating – medal event, Milano Ice Skating Arena (Milan)
- 1:05 p.m. – Curling: Men’s Round Robin – SUI vs. CHN, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 1:05 p.m. – Curling: Men’s Round Robin – CZE vs. NOR, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 1:05 p.m. – Curling: Men’s Round Robin – GER vs. ITA, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 1:05 p.m. – Curling: Men’s Round Robin – CAN vs. SWE, Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 1:30 p.m. – Skeleton: Men’s Heats 3 & 4 – medal event, Cortina Sliding Centre (Cortina d’Ampezzo)
- 1:30 p.m. – Snowboard: Men’s Halfpipe Final – medal event, Livigno Snow Park (Livigno, Valtellina)
- 3:10 p.m. – Ice Hockey: Men’s Preliminary (CAN vs. SUI), Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
- 3:10 p.m. – Ice Hockey: Women’s Quarterfinals, Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena
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Olympics medal count
Following competition on Thursday, Feb. 12, host nation Italy is leading the medal count with 17 (six gold, three silver and eight bronze). Norway and the U.S. are tied with 14 medals apiece, followed by Austria (12), Japan (10) and Germany (nine).
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