Milan Cortina, Italy – Day 3 of the 2026 Winter Olympics delivered a flurry of action on , with gold medals awarded in women’s freeski slopestyle, men’s Alpine skiing combined, and women’s 1000m speed skating. The United States also saw success, securing a spot in the gold medal game of the curling mixed doubles competition.
Gremaud Defends Freeski Slopestyle Title
Switzerland’s Mathilde Gremaud successfully defended her Olympic title in the women’s freeski slopestyle event. The victory adds to Switzerland’s growing medal count, which also includes a gold in the men’s Alpine skiing combined team event. Details of Gremaud’s winning run were not immediately available, but the result confirms her status as a dominant force in the discipline.
Leerdam Sets Olympic Record in Speed Skating
Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands claimed gold in the women’s 1000m speed skating event, shattering the Olympic record in the process. The impressive performance underscores the Netherlands’ continued strength in long track speed skating. Brittany Bowe and Erin Jackson, representing the United States, finished fourth and sixth respectively, demonstrating competitive performances but falling short of the podium.
U.S. Curling Team Advances to Gold Medal Game
Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin of the United States delivered a significant win, defeating the reigning champions, Italy, in the semifinals of the mixed doubles curling competition. The American duo will now face Sweden in the gold medal game on . The victory marks a high point for the U.S. Curling program and provides a compelling storyline as they pursue their first Olympic gold in the event.
Seung-eun Emerges as Snowboarding Contender
In snowboarding, Yu Seung-eun of Korea is making a strong impression. After a surprising performance in the first round, featuring a triple cork, Seung-eun continued to impress with another triple cork in the second round, adding 83.25 to her initial score of 87.75. The 18-year-old’s performance positions her as a strong contender for a podium finish, potentially even challenging for gold.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
For viewers in the United States, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are being broadcast on NBC, Peacock, and USA Network. Live streaming is available on NBCOlympics.com, Peacock, NBC.com, and the NBC Sports app. European viewers can follow the action on Warner Bros Discovery, HBO Max, and Eurosport, while Canadian audiences can tune in via CBC, Bell Media, and Rogers Media. A Gold Zone live stream, offering a comprehensive overview of the day’s events, is available on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com from Eastern Time.
Monday’s Schedule Highlights
Monday’s schedule includes a range of events, with five gold medals up for grabs. NBC’s daytime coverage, from Eastern Time, will feature Alpine Skiing, and from Eastern Time, Rhythm Dance. Primetime coverage on NBC, from Eastern Time, will continue to showcase the Games’ highlights. Late night coverage will follow on NBC from Eastern Time.
USA Women’s Hockey Faces Switzerland
The U.S. Women’s hockey team continues its pursuit of gold, facing Switzerland on Monday. The Americans have started strong, winning their first two games by a combined score of 10-1, and will look to maintain their momentum against a Swiss team with a 1-1 record.
Eileen Gu Secures Silver in Slopestyle
Eileen Gu, competing for China, earned a silver medal in the women’s freeski slopestyle event. The San Francisco native’s performance adds to her growing list of accomplishments on the Olympic stage, following her previous slopestyle silver.
Looking Ahead
As the 2026 Winter Olympics progress, the competition is intensifying. With several medal events scheduled throughout the week, fans can expect more thrilling moments and compelling storylines from Milan Cortina. The U.S. Curling team’s gold medal pursuit, along with the continued performances of American athletes in speed skating, snowboarding, and other disciplines, will be key narratives to watch in the days ahead.
