Milan 2026 Winter Olympics — February 13: Full Highlights and Results
Milan 2026 Winter Olympics — February 13: highlights and results
February 13, Milan — the eighth day of the 2026 Winter Olympics thrilled sports fans with seven medal events, including cross‑country skiing, speed skating, biathlon, snowboarding, figure skating, and skeleton.
🏒 Ice hockey
Slovakia faced Italy, while Finland played Sweden. In men’s hockey, Canada defeated the Czech Republic 5-0, and the USA beat Latvia 5-1. Canadian forward Connor McDavid shared his thoughts:
“We’ve been waiting for this for a long time. Being part of our national team is incredible. I’m proud of our first victory and the team spirit.”
⛷️ Cross‑country skiing
In the men’s 10 km individual start, the Norwegians are leading: Einar Hæstad, Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, and Harald Estberg Amundsen. Russian skier Saveliy Korostelev will start 70th. A total of 113 athletes are competing.
⚡ Norway dominates the men’s 10 km – three in top positions.
🎿 Biathlon and snowboarding
The men’s 10 km sprint promises intense competition, with Frenchman Éric Perrot and Italian Tommaso Giacomel as top contenders. In women’s snowboard cross, British athlete Charlotte Banks is the favorite, followed closely by Josie Buff (Australia) and Chloé Trespeuch (France).
ℹ️ Charlotte Banks (GBR) leads snowboard cross rankings – watch for Josie Buff and Chloé Trespeuch.
⛸️ Speed skating and figure skating
In the men’s 10,000 m, Italian Davide Giotto is a strong contender. In figure skating, Russian skater Petr Gumennik prepares for the free program. Gumennik stated:
“I’m not focused on the placement. The main goal is to perform at my best.”
American skater Ilia Malinin and Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama are leading gold medal contenders.
✨ Ilia Malinin (USA) and Yuma Kagiyama (JPN) top the figure skating favourites.
🛷 Skeleton
The men’s final was intense: Britain’s Matt Weston set a track record, while Germany’s Axel Jung also has strong chances for gold, leveraging his World Championship experience.
🚨 Notable incident
⚠️ Slovak ice hockey fan arrested in Milan – wanted since 2010.
A Slovak ice hockey fan was arrested in Milan during the Olympics; he had been wanted since 2010. The man came to support his team but ended up in police custody.
📋 February 13 – quick results
- Hockey: Canada 5–0 Czechia, USA 5–1 Latvia
- Cross‑country (men 10 km): Norwegian lead (Hæstad, Klæbo, Amundsen)
- Skeleton final: Matt Weston (GBR) sets track record
- Figure skating: Malinin (USA) / Kagiyama (JPN) top short program
Day eight in Milan delivered world‑class performances, track records, and a fugitive arrest – all part of the unique Olympic atmosphere.
© Milan 2026 – official daily summary · 13 february · all times CET
