Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland secured her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the women's slopestyle skiing event at the Livigno Snow Park in Italy on February 9th, while American-born Eileen Gu, representing China, took home the silver. The day also saw the United States' Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse advance to the mixed doubles curling final, and snowboarder Mia Brookes narrowly miss a medal in the big air final.
Gremaud's victory came after an impressive series of jumps, capitalizing on Gu's mishaps at the top of the course, according to Time. Gu, who was seeking her first gold in the slopestyle event, delivered what was considered the "best slopestyle run" she's ever done, according to Time. The competition between the two dominant women in the sport provided a thrilling spectacle for fans and viewers worldwide.
In curling, Dropkin and Thiesse secured the United States' first Olympic medal in mixed doubles, defeating Italy to advance to the final, as reported by CBS News. They are set to compete against Sweden's sibling team for the gold medal on Tuesday, February 10th.
Meanwhile, in the big air final, snowboarder Mia Brookes delivered a near-perfect performance, but narrowly missed a medal, according to the BBC. Her performance highlighted the razor-thin margins in elite competition and the innovative techniques pushing the boundaries of sports.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are also marked by health precautions, with some athletes prioritizing COVID-era safety measures, according to Vox. Developments include new tech products and concerns about AI-driven fraud.
Figure skater Ilia Malinin, representing the United States, is the heavy favorite to win the gold medal, according to Vox.
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