Cross-country skiing women’s 10km + 10km skiathlon

In today’s 20 km skiathlon, Sweden delivered a commanding performance. Frida Karlsson crossed the finish line at 53:45.2, a full 51 seconds ahead of teammate Ebba Andersson, with Norway’s Heidi Weng taking bronze at +1:27. The race was controlled by a leading pack of three Swedes and one Norwegian who set a relentless tempo right from the classic section, breaking up the field early.

Sweden’s Jonna Sundling (#13) faded before the ski change, later rejoining the chase group, while Norwegian Astrid Øyre Slind dropped off the leaders in the later stages, illustrating the toll of the high pace.

American Jessie Diggins, World Cup leader and gold medal hopeful, suffered an early crash, which dashed her medal bid despite a strong freestyle section, and she ultimately finished eighth.

Ski freestyle – Slopestyle femmes (qualifications)

Today’s women’s slopestyle freestyle skiing competition comprised only qualifier runs, with athletes given two attempts to secure a place in the final. The top 12 athletes progressed to the medal round in a format that rewards amplitude, creativity, and technical precision on rails and jumps.

This stage isn’t a medal contest yet, but it’s crucial in shaping the field for the finals later in the Games.

Ice hockey women’s

In women’s Olympic ice hockey today:

• Germany edged Japan 5–2, establishing early offensive control.
• Sweden routed Italy 6–1, showcasing depth and scoring balance.
• Canada began its title defense amid scheduling disruption due to a norovirus situation in their group A.

These results fit pre-tournament expectations, with established hockey nations flexing their strength.

Ski jumping women’s Run 1 and run 2

In the women’s normal hill ski jumping event, athletes completed two rounds. The preliminary data shows jumps consistently around 90–93 m, with tight point differences at the top, setting up an exciting final phase.

Speed skating women’s 3000m final

In the women’s 3000 m speed skating final, Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy took gold in 3:54.28, setting a new Olympic record and securing Italy’s first ever female speed skating Olympic title.

Norway’s Ragne Wiklund earned silver 2.26 seconds behind, with Canada’s Valerie Maltais taking bronze. The Netherlands, traditionally dominant, were notably off the podium.

Written by Naëlle Verschoren