The Winter Games in Milano Cortina saw an exciting Day 11, with Norway continuing to dominate the medal standings, securing three additional medals including two golds, bringing their total to an impressive 31. Italy, as the host nation, added another medal to their count, while the United States surfaced in third place overall with a total of 21 medals.
The women’s figure skating event was one of the highlights, though not all competitors performed as expected. Alysa Liu stood out, finishing the short program in third place. Meanwhile, Isabeau Levito faced setbacks, suffering from deductions, and Amber Glenn struggled with a missed jump that negatively affected her score. The free skate segment and medal ceremony are scheduled for Thursday, raising hopes for improvement among the competitors.
In freestyle skiing, Mac Forehand achieved his first Olympic medal, taking home silver in the Big Air competition. He led the finals until Norway’s Tormod Frseth delivered a spectacular last run that edged him out by less than two points. Team USA also saw impressive performances from Troy Podmalseki and Connor Ralph, who finished fourth and fifth respectively.
The curling competition featured a strong performance from Team Peterson, which triumphed over Denmark with a decisive 10-3 victory. With a record of five wins and two losses, Team USA is in a strong position to advance to the semifinals, tied with Switzerland in second place. In contrast, Team Kasper fell to Italy with a score of 8-5.
In bobsled, Frankie Del Duca narrowly missed a podium finish, ending up fourth, while the German team continued to showcase their prowess by sweeping the two-man event for the second consecutive Winter Games. Team USA marked a historic achievement in biathlon, securing fifth place in the men’s four by 7.5-kilometer relay, their best finish ever at the Olympics.
The day concluded with an exciting showing in speed skating, as the United States men’s team earned silver in the team pursuit. Their performance included a victory over China in the semifinals, although they fell short against the host nation, Italy, in the final. The women’s team also advanced to the final, ultimately finishing just off the podium in fourth place.
As the competition heats up and more events unfold, there is a palpable excitement surrounding the Games, with both athletes and fans eagerly anticipating the outcomes in the coming days.