It’s a massive day at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games! With the sun up over the Italian Alps, we’re looking at a high-stakes Thursday as several icons of winter sports take center stage.
Here is the breakdown of the major medal events you mentioned for today, **February 12, 2026**:
### **1. Women’s Snowboard Halfpipe (Final)**
* **The Story:** All eyes are on **Chloe Kim (USA)**. After topping yesterday’s qualifiers with a dominant score of 90.25, she is officially on the verge of history. If she wins today, she will become the first person ever to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the snowboard halfpipe, matching the total gold count of the legendary Shaun White.
* **The Challengers:** Japan’s **Shimizu Sara** and Kim’s teammate **Maddie Mastro** are the primary threats to the "Queen of the Pipe" after strong qualifying runs.
* **Time:** The final runs begin at **19:30 CET**.
### **2. Women’s Super-G (Alpine Skiing)**
* **The Story:** This is one of the most unpredictable and exciting events in Alpine skiing. The focus is on the return of legend **Lindsey Vonn (USA)**, who has been in incredible form leading up to the Games, and the versatile **Emma Aicher (GER)**.
* **The Course:** The race is held at the iconic **Cortina d'Ampezzo**, a course known for its technical speed turns.
* **Time:** Scheduled to start at **10:30 CET**.
### **3. Women’s 5000m (Speed Skating)**
* **The Story:** A test of pure endurance at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium. With the retirement of Dutch legend Irene Schouten, the field is wide open. Italy’s own **Francesca Lollobrigida** is a heavy favorite, riding the momentum of her earlier 3000m success.
* **Key Names:** Watch for **Ragne Wiklund (NOR)** and **Isabelle Weidemann (CAN)** to push the pace in the later pairings.
* **Time:** The action kicks off at **15:30 CET**.
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### **Other Notable Events Today**
* **Men’s Snowboard Cross:** High-contact racing at its finest, with the big final taking place late in the day.
* **Men’s Moguls (Freestyle Skiing):** The final round for the bumps-and-jumps specialists.
* **Ice Hockey:** A major preliminary clash as the **USA Men’s team** faces **Latvia**.
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