As the 2026 Winter Olympics cross the double digit mark, the intensity in the Italian Alps has reached a fever pitch. Day 11 delivered a blend of historic firsts and familiar dominance, even as shifting mountain weather forced organizers to shuffle the schedule.
Day 11 Highlights: The Big Stories
1. The Norwegian “Mic Drop”
The headline of the day belonged to Norway’s Tormod Frostad in the Men’s Freeski Big Air. Entering his final jump in second place behind American Mac Forehand, Frostad needed a near perfect score.
He delivered a stunning 98.50, a “mic drop” moment that secured the gold with a total of 195.50. Forehand took silver, while Austria’s Matej Svancer claimed bronze.
2. German Bobsleigh Perfection
In a display of absolute mechanical and athletic mastery, Germany secured a podium sweep in the Two Man Bobsleigh. Johannes Lochner and brakeman Georg Fleischhauer ended Francesco Friedrich’s quest for a historic “three peat,” taking the gold. Friedrich settled for silver, becoming the joint most decorated bobsleigh driver in history alongside André Lange.
3. Italy Rocks the Oval
The home crowd at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium witnessed a masterclass in the Men’s Team Pursuit. The Italian trio Davide Ghiotto, Andrea Giovannini, and Michele Malfatti toppled the world record holding U.S. squad to take gold, finishing in 3:39.20. Meanwhile, Canada successfully defended its Olympic title in the Women’s Team Pursuit, edging out the Netherlands.
4. A Barrier Breaking Biathlon
France made history in the Men’s 4×7.5km Biathlon Relay, securing their first ever Olympic gold in the event. The victory was extra sweet for Quentin Fillon Maillet, who became the most decorated French Winter Olympian in history with his eighth career medal.
Day 11 Medal Tally: Top 5 Nations
As of the conclusion of events on February 17, 2026.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Norway | 14 | 8 | 9 | 31 |
| 2 | Italy | 9 | 4 | 11 | 24 |
| 3 | United States | 6 | 10 | 5 | 21 |
| 4 | Netherlands | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| 5 | Germany | 5 | 8 | 7 | 20 |
The Turning Point: Storms in Livigno
The elements had their say on Day 11, as heavy snow and wind in Livigno forced the postponement of the Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle final and the aerials qualifications. These events have been moved to Day 12, creating a “Super Wednesday” of back to back finals.
Day 12 Preview: What to Watch (Feb 18)
Known as “Teams Day,” Day 12 is packed with high stakes relay events and the beginning of the Men’s Hockey playoffs.
- Alpine Skiing – Shiffrin’s Stand: Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) takes to the slopes for the Women’s Slalom, seeking her first Olympic medal in eight years. She faces stiff competition from Switzerland’s Camille Rast and Sweden’s Anna Swenn Larsson.
- Men’s Ice Hockey Quarterfinals: The heavyweights clash as the knockout stage begins.
- Slovakia vs. Germany
- Canada vs. Czechia
- Finland vs. Switzerland
- United States vs. Sweden
- Cross Country Skiing: All eyes are on Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo in the Men’s Team Sprint. Klæbo is looking to extend his legendary status by pursuing his 10th career Olympic gold.
- Short Track Speed Skating: Finals for the Men’s 500m and the Women’s 3000m Relay will provide the usual high speed drama under the lights.