Medal Events Set for Day 12 at the 2026 Winter Olympics
❄️ Medal events set for Day 12 at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Excitement continues at the 2026 Winter Olympics, as athletes prepare to compete for medals across six disciplines on Day 12 of the Games in Italy.
A total of eight medal events will take place, showcasing top international talent in alpine skiing, biathlon, cross‑country skiing, freestyle skiing, short track speed skating, and snowboarding.
🏅 eight gold medals to be awarded
🥇 Events awarding medals
Medals will be decided in the following competitions:
- ⛷️ Alpine Skiing – Women’s Slalom
- 🎯 Biathlon – Women’s 4×6 km Relay
- 🎿 Cross‑Country Skiing – Men’s and Women’s Team Sprint (Free) two medal events
- 🤸 Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Aerials
- ⛸️ Short Track Speed Skating – Women’s 3000 m Relay & Men’s 500 m two medal events
- 🏂 Snowboard – Men’s Slopestyle
⏱️ short track: two golds ✅ cross‑country team sprint ⚠️ weather may affect slalom 🏁 final heats 500 m
With the Olympic schedule intensifying, each event could significantly impact the overall medal standings as nations battle for podium finishes. The Milano‑Cortina Games continue to deliver high‑level competition, dramatic finishes, and unforgettable moments as the world’s best winter athletes chase Olympic glory.
Session start: 09:30 CET (women's slalom run 1) Prime time: 20:20 CET (500 m final)
📅 Day 12 outlook – what to watch
- Alpine skiing: women’s slalom – two runs, icy conditions expected. last chance for technical medal
- Biathlon: women’s relay – norway, sweden and france in top form. shooting percentage decisive
- Cross‑country: team sprint free – classic upset potential. first olympic team sprint medals
- Freestyle aerials: belarus, china, ukraine favourites. wind could be factor
- Short track: women’s 3000 m relay final & men’s 500 m. high crash risk – 500 m
- Snowboard slopestyle: park city veterans vs. youngsters. trick complexity max
🏆 current top‑3 nations (before Day 12)
🇳🇴 Norway 11 golds 🇩🇪 Germany 9 golds 🇺🇸 USA 8 golds
*updated after Day 11 — eight events today will reshape the tally.
📺 LIVE: Eurosport, NBC, CBC, Rai Sport (full replay on Olympic Channel)
“Day 12 is one of the most balanced days of the Games – from the tactical biathlon relay to the explosive power of 500 m short track. Every medal will be earned with heart and courage.”
ⓘ 2026 Milano‑Cortina — all times CET, schedule subject to change. report generated: 18 February 2026.
