Milano Cortina 2026: Klaebo Chases History, Key Events on February 15th

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, running from February 6th to February 22nd, continue with a packed schedule on Sunday, February 15th. The day features events across various disciplines, including snowboarding, ski jumping, biathlon, and speed skating, with Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo poised to potentially add to his impressive Olympic medal count.

Sunday’s Schedule Highlights

Sunday’s competition includes the Snowboard Slopestyle qualification, the women’s ski jumping final, the men’s moguls duo final, the 4 x 7.5km cross-country ski relay, the team pursuit in speed skating, and the mixed team skeleton final. A significant men’s curling match between Sweden and Great Britain will also kick off the day at 9:05 AM, alongside a Switzerland vs. Czech Republic ice hockey game and the start of bobsleigh competitions. The day concludes with the figure skating pairs short program.

Klæbo’s Pursuit of Olympic Glory

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is aiming to become the most successful male cross-country skier in Olympic history. Currently with five Olympic gold medals, he needs four more to surpass Bjørn Dæhlie’s record of eight gold medals. He has already secured his seventh career Olympic gold medal in the men’s classic sprint on February 10th, 2026. The 4 x 7.5km cross-country ski relay presents a key opportunity for Klæbo to add to his tally, with Norway favored to contend for gold.

Other Athletes to Watch

Several other athletes are also poised for strong performances. Mikaela Shiffrin, a two-time Olympic medalist and eight-time world champion, is seeking her first medal in the giant slalom after a disappointing showing at the Beijing 2022 Games. Federica Brignone of Italy is also a strong contender in the women’s giant slalom. In ski jumping, Slovenia’s Nika Prevc aims for her first individual medal after securing team medals earlier in the Games. In biathlon, Johannes Thingnes Bø and Sturla Holm Lægreid of Norway are challenging Quentin Fillon Maillet of France for dominance.

Speed Skating Showdowns

Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands is a favorite to win gold in speed skating, potentially adding to her medal count. She faces competition from compatriot Femke Kok and American Erin Jackson, who are particularly strong in the 500 meters. The men’s team speed skating event will also be a highlight.

Where to Watch

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are being broadcast live on Teledeporte, with up to four simultaneous signals available on RTVE Play. Breaking news and updates are available on RNE and RTVE.es/deportes.