As the sun sets over the Italian Alps, Day 6 of the 2026 Winter Olympics has officially come to a close. It was a day defined by historic “trebles,” emotional hometown victories, and the highly anticipated return of NHL superstars to the Olympic ice.
The Headlines: Gold, Grit, and Glory
1. Brignone’s Fairytale Comeback
The local crowd in Cortina d’Ampezzo erupted as 35 year old Federica Brignone defied the odds to take Gold in the Women’s Super-G. After a year plagued by a career threatening leg injury, Brignone became the oldest female Alpine skier to ever win Olympic gold, proving that age is just a number on her home snow.
2. Chloe Kim’s Triple Threat
Snowboarding icon Chloe Kim moved one step closer to immortality. During the Women’s Halfpipe qualifiers, Kim posted a staggering score of 90.25, coasting into the finals as the top seed. She is now the heavy favorite to become the first snowboarder male or female to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals.
3. The “Quad God” Dominates
Over at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, American sensation Ilia Malinin lived up to his nickname. Leading the Men’s Singles after a flawless short program, Malinin’s technical precision has set the stage for a historic free skate on Day 7.
The Medal Table: Day 6 Standings
Norway continues to hold the peak, but the host nation, Italy, is making a massive surge thanks to their dominance in Luge and Alpine skiing.
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | Norway | 7 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
| 2 | Italy | 5 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | United States | 5 | 7 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Day 7 Preview: What to Watch (Friday, Feb 13)
If you thought Day 6 was intense, Day 7 is set to be the biggest “Super Friday” of the Games.
- The Crown Jewel: The Men’s Figure Skating Free Skate (19:00 CET). All eyes are on Ilia Malinin. Will he land the “forbidden” jumps to secure his first Olympic title?
- The Three-Peat Final: Chloe Kim hits the pipe for the Women’s Halfpipe Finals (09:30 CET). This is the “Must-Watch” event of the morning.
- Hockey Rivalries: A massive double header in Curling and Hockey as USA vs. Canada takes center stage in both the men’s and women’s brackets. Expect high emotions and sell-out crowds in Milan.
- Klaebo’s Quest: Norwegian legend Johannes Høsflot Klæbo competes in the Men’s 10km Interval Start. A win here would move him into the record books as one of the most decorated winter athletes of all time.