The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina reached a fever pitch on Tuesday, February 10, delivering a day of high octane drama, emotional comebacks, and a massive shift in the global medal standings. As Day 4 concludes, the narrative of these Games has shifted from “the return of the legends” to a showcase of grit and new school dominance.
From the slopes of Bormio to the curling sheets of Milan, here is your comprehensive breakdown of everything that happened on Day 4 and what to expect as the action intensifies for Day 5.
🥇 Day 4 Medal Highlights: Sweden and Slovenia Shine
Day 4 featured nine medal events, with several nations making statements that will echo through the rest of the Games.
Curling: The Wranå Siblings Secure Gold
In a final that came down to the absolute last stone, Sweden’s Rasmus and Isabella Wranå defeated Team USA’s Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin 6-5 to take the gold in Mixed Doubles Curling. The Americans, who fought valiantly through a defensive “grind” of a match, take home a well earned Silver, while Italy secured the Bronze in front of a roaring home crowd by defeating Great Britain.
Ski Jumping: Slovenia’s “Brother Sister” Victory
Slovenia continued its jumping dominance in the Mixed Team event. Nika and Domen Prevc led their four person team to a massive victory, finishing more than 30 points clear of Norway (Silver) and Japan (Bronze). The victory cements Slovenia as the new powerhouse of the sky.
Luge: Julia Taubitz’s Redemption
Four years after a devastating crash in Beijing cost her a certain medal, Germany’s Julia Taubitz finally found her Olympic redemption. Taubitz claimed the Gold in Women’s Luge with a clinical fourth run, maintaining a speed of 116 kph to edge out rivals from Latvia and Austria.
Cross Country: A 50 Year Wait Ends for Team USA
Norway’s Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and Sweden’s Linn Svahn won gold in their respective sprint classics, but the story of the day was American Ben Ogden. Ogden took the Silver, becoming the first U.S. man in half a century to win an Olympic medal in cross-country skiing.
The Lindsey Vonn Injury: A Legend’s Final Stand?
The skiing world remains in shock following Lindsey Vonn’s horrific crash during Sunday’s downhill, with updates filtering through today. The 41 year old superstar, who came out of retirement to compete, suffered a complex tibia fracture in her left leg after clipping a gate just 13 seconds into her run.
Despite undergoing two major surgeries in Treviso, Vonn remained defiant in a social media update:
“Yesterday my Olympic dream did not finish the way I dreamt it would… it was just life. I have no regrets.”
Her teammate, Breezy Johnson, who went on to win the downhill gold, dedicated her victory to Vonn, noting that the legend was “cheering from the helicopter” during her evacuation.
Hockey Update: Canada Outlasts the USA
In a preview of what many expect to be the Gold Medal matchup, the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team defeated Team USA 3-2 in a physical preliminary game. The win gives Canada the top seed heading into the quarterfinals, though the rivalry is clearly just beginning.
2026 Winter Olympics Medal Table (End of Day 4)
| Rank | Country | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Norway | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | Switzerland | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Italy | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
| 4 | Slovenia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | United States | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Day 5 Preview: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
If you thought Day 4 was intense, Day 5 (Wednesday) is set to be the biggest day of the Games so far. Here are the “Can’t Miss” events:
1. Men’s Super G: The “Franjo” Factor
Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen is the man of the hour. Having already won gold in both the Downhill and the Team Combined, he is looking to become the first triple gold medalist of these Games. He faces stiff competition from teammate Marco Odermatt, who is hungry for his first podium finish in Milan.
2. Figure Skating: Ice Dance Free Dance
The battle for the Ice Dance podium concludes tonight. Team USA’s Madison Chock and Evan Bates are in a virtual deadlock with the French duo of Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron. Less than half a point separates the two after the Rhythm Dance expect a masterclass in artistry and technical precision.
3. Men’s Hockey: The NHL Stars Arrive
For the first time in 12 years, NHL players are back on Olympic ice. Wednesday marks the official start of the men’s tournament.
- Slovakia vs. Finland (10:40 AM CET)
- Sweden vs. Italy (3:10 PM CET)The world will be watching to see if Sidney Crosby’s Canada or Auston Matthews’ USA can live up to the massive hype.
4. Women’s Moguls Finals
The high flying Moguls finals take place tomorrow afternoon. Keep an eye on the Australian and American contingents, who have dominated the qualifying rounds.
