Stay tuned for our comprehensive coverage of the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina 2026. Here, you’ll find the latest news, updates on the event schedule, and results.
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Controversy Surrounding Leerdam: Media Complaint Filed
Jutta Leerdam stands out as one of the Netherlands’ leading contenders for gold.
Photo: Lee Jin-man, AP/NTBThe exciting prospect of Jutta Leerdam, the Dutch skating and social media sensation, has been overshadowed by her contentious relationship with the local media during the Olympics.
Initially, Leerdam declined to interact with reporters in Milan entirely, prompting the Dutch Sports Journalists’ Association to lodge an official complaint.
However, she later relented, conceding to a brief interview with state broadcaster NOS.
“I wanted to remain in my own bubble and focus on my preparation for the races. In that regard, I don’t feel the need to share excessively,” she remarked during the interview.
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A Shoulder to Lean On: Supporting Forfang in His Time of Grief
Johann André Forfang in the Olympic village.
Photo: Terje Pedersen, NTBJohann André Forfang, a 30-year-old ski jumper, is competing in his third Olympics under notably emotional circumstances.
Just days before the games, Forfang faced tragedy with the passing of his father, Hugo, who succumbed to cancer.
“These are challenging times for me, plain and simple. But being here feels good,” Forfang shared with NTB, standing just outside the Olympic village in Predazzo.
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Day 3: Highlighted Events
Atle Lie McGrath stands out as a Norwegian hope today.
Photo: Christian Bruna, Reuters / NTBNorway celebrated three Olympic golds during the opening weekend, and excitement builds for today’s featured events, among which are:
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10:30 AM: Alpine Skiing, Men’s Combined – Atle Lie McGrath is set to race despite mourning the loss of his grandfather. He aims for Olympic gold alongside Adrian Smiseth Sejersted. The second round starts at 2 PM.
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5:30 PM: Skating, Women’s 1000 Meters – Watch for one of the Olympics’ most prominent figures, Jutta Leerdam from the Netherlands, as she seeks gold.
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7:00 PM: Ski Jumping, Normal Hill (Men) – Marius Lindvik, coming off a win at the World Championships, faces the aftermath of a recent cheating scandal. What lies ahead for him today?
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A Historic Win for Sander Eitrem
Sander Eitrem has made history! He clinched Norway’s first gold in the 5000 meters since Johann Olav Koss in 1994.
Photo: Piroschka Van De Wouw
Photo: Aleksander Nordahl