The first week of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics reached a fever pitch on Friday, February 13. While many view the date with superstition, it was a day of historic triumphs, world records, and a major shake up in the medal standings.
As we transition into Day 8 (Saturday, Feb 14), the momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Here is your ultimate guide to the Day 7 wrap up and what to watch next.
Day 7 Highlights: A Record Breaking Friday
The King of the Snow: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
Norway’s cross country legend Johannes Høsflot Klæbo etched his name into the history books. By winning the Men’s 10km Interval Start, Klæbo captured his 8th career Olympic gold medal. This feat ties him for the most Winter Olympic golds ever, joining Norwegian legends like Marit Bjørgen and Ole Einar Bjørndalen.
Ilia Malinin’s Masterclass
The “Quad God” reigned supreme in Milan. Ilia Malinin (USA) delivered a breathtaking Free Skate, landing multiple quadruple jumps to secure the gold in Men’s Singles Figure Skating. His technical prowess has officially ushered in a new era for the sport.
Biathlon & Snowboard Surprises
- Biathlon: France’s Quentin Fillon Maillet silenced the doubters with a clinical performance in the Men’s 10km Sprint, earning gold and boosting France into the top 5 of the medal table.
- Snowboard Cross: Josie Baff of Australia took home a stunning gold in the Women’s Snowboard Cross, marking a massive “new gold” moment for the Australian team.
2026 Winter Olympics Medal Table (After Day 7)
Norway remains the powerhouse, but the race for the top spot is tightening as host nation Italy dominates the total medal count.
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Norway | 8 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Italy | 6 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 3 | United States | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 4 | France | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Germany | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
Day 8 Preview: What to Watch (Saturday, Feb 14)
Valentine’s Day at the Olympics is all about high stakes heartbeats. Today features several “must watch” finals.
- Alpine Skiing: The technical wizards take the stage for the Men’s Giant Slalom. Expect the Italian fans to bring the noise for their home favorites.
- Speed Skating: The fastest feet on ice compete in the Men’s 500m, a race decided by mere fractions of a second.
- Women’s Ice Hockey: The knockout rounds continue with a massive quarterfinal clash between Canada and Germany.
- Biathlon: The women take their turn on the range for the 7.5km Sprint.
- Short Track: Keep an eye on the Men’s 1500m and Women’s 1000m heats as the “Nascar on Ice” returns to the Mediolanum Forum.