DAILY BREAKDOWN 8 – Brazil’s maiden Gold, an Olympic debut and a new Hill record

Milano Cortina 2026 reached its halfway mark with a day defined by historic breakthroughs and decisive performances across four disciplines. Brazil celebrated its first-ever Winter Olympic medal as Lucas Pinheiro Braathen converted a near one-second first-run lead into Giant Slalom gold, while Domen Prevc (SLO) soared to a 141.5m hill record to secure his second title of the Games. In Livigno, Dual Moguls crowned its inaugural Olympic champion as Jakara Anthony (AUS) rebounded for gold, while Tesero’s rain-soaked relay produced chaos and resilience with Norway prevailing and Finland ending a decade-long podium wait.

Storylines of the day

Freestyle Skiing Women's Dual Moguls

Jakara Anthony (AUS) claimed redemption in Livigno, defeating Jaelin Kauf (USA in the Big Final to win the first-ever Olympic Women’s Dual Moguls gold. After missing the singles podium earlier in the week, Anthony responded with superior speed and control in a head-to-head showdown featuring matching cork 7s and backflips. Kauf secured her second silver of the Games, while Elizabeth Lemley (USA) edged out  Perrine Laffont (FRA) for bronze. The event’s Olympic debut delivered drama throughout, with difficult weather conditions, crashes, comebacks and a historic podium.

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Cross-Country Skiing Women's 4 x 7.5km Relay

Norway captured women’s 4x7.5km relay gold in Tesero after dramatic scenes saw Sweden’s Ebba Andersson fall twice, lose a ski and surrender over a minute in treacherous, rain-soaked conditions. Despite a remarkable fightback from double Olympic champion Frida Karlsson, Sweden recovered from eighth to claim silver behind Heidi Weng (NOR) and her team mate Kristin Austgulen Fosnaes, Astrid Oeyre Slind, Karoline Simpson-Larsen. Finland seized bronze, earning their first Olympic medal in the event since 2014. 

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Alpine Skiing Men's Giant Slalom

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made history in Bormio, powering to Brazil’s first-ever Winter Olympic medal — and gold — with a commanding Giant Slalom performance. Leading by nearly a second after run one, he held firm under pressure to secure a landmark victory in 2:25.00. Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt claimed silver to add to his medal haul, while Loic Meillard took bronze for a second podium of the Games. 

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Ski Jumping Men's Large Hill Individual

Domen Prevc (SLO) produced a Hill record jump of 141.5m to win Men’s Large Hill gold in Predazzo, securing his second Olympic title of Milano Cortina 2026.  Ren Nikaido (JPN), who led after the first round, settled for silver and his third medal of the Games, while Poland’s  Kacper Tomasiak claimed his second medal with bronze on his Olympic debut. Prevc’s victory makes him the first Slovenian man to win an individual Olympic ski jumping title. The 11-time Large Hill World Cup winner now adds Olympic gold to a trophy cabinet that already includes World, Four Hills and Ski Flying crowns. 

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Through My Eyes | A Special Letter

I Love Snow an Olympic campaign that shines a light beyond results and podiums, focusing on the personal journeys that lead athletes to the Olympic stage.

In Through My Eyes / A Special Letter, selected competitors share intimate reflections on preparation, pressure and what it truly means to compete at the Games.

Moguls skier Jaelin Kauf (USA) opens her doors and her story, reflecting on the special bond with her brother. The role model she looked up to and the one who pushed her to believe bigger. Through family, drive, and devotion to the bumps, she shares how inspiration at home shaped her path to greatness.

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“I LOVE Snow – Passion Beyond Limits” brings fans closer to the athletes and stories that power snow sports across every FIS discipline - Olympic and Paralympic alike. The promise: authentic, emotional storytelling that turns moments into lasting fandom beyond Milano Cortina 2026.