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    Alysa Liu of Team United States competes in Women’s Single Skating – Free Skating on day thirteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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  • United States' Jack Hughes (86) celebrates after scoring in the semifinal game against Slovakia at the 2026 Winter Olympics. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
    United States' Jack Hughes (86) celebrates after scoring in the semifinal game against Slovakia at the 2026 Winter Olympics. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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  • United States' Elana Meyers Taylor, front, slides down the track during a two women bobsled training session, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
    United States' Elana Meyers Taylor, front, slides down the track during a two women bobsled training session, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
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  • Tage Thompson, right, celebrates with Dylan Larkin after Larkin scored in the quarterfinal game at the 2026 Olympics. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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  • Les Allemands Johannes Lochner, Thorsten Margis, Jorn Wenzel et Georg Fleischhauer lors de l’épreuve de bobsleigh à quatre aux Jeux olympiques d’hiver, à Cortina d’Ampezzo, le samedi 21 février 2026.AIJAZ RAHI / AP
    Les Allemands Johannes Lochner, Thorsten Margis, Jorn Wenzel et Georg Fleischhauer lors de l’épreuve de bobsleigh à quatre aux Jeux olympiques d’hiver, à Cortina d’Ampezzo, le samedi 21 février 2026.AIJAZ RAHI / AP
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Closing‑Ceremony Schedule and Flag‑Hand‑Over The Games conclude on Sunday Feb. 22 with the Olympic flag passing to the French Alps for the 2030 Winter Games; the ceremony is set for Verona’s Arena, listed at 20:30 by French media and at 19:00 by British coverage, highlighting a timing discrepancy [1][4].

Men’s Hockey Gold‑Medal Showdown and Remaining Medal Events The final day features the USA‑Canada men’s hockey gold‑medal match, followed by women’s curling, men’s four‑man bobsleigh, women’s 50 km classic cross‑country ski, and a weather‑delayed women’s freestyle ski halfpipe final [1][3][4].

French Delegation Surpasses Medal Target France finishes with 23 podium finishes, exceeding the CNOSF’s 21‑medal objective and leaving little chance for additional medals on the last competition day [1].

Women’s Halfpipe Delay and British Contender Heavy snow forces the women’s halfpipe final to start later than scheduled; Britain’s Zoe Atkin leads the field, aiming to dethrone China’s defending champion Eileen Gu [1][4].

Figure Skating Exhibition Gala Broadcast and Lineup The exhibition gala takes place Saturday Feb. 21, streamed on Peacock at 2 p.m. ET and on NBC at 2:55 p.m. ET, with a repeat on USA Network at 1:30 a.m. ET Sunday; U.S. skaters Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, Madison Chock/Evan Bates, and Ilia Malinin perform alongside international medalists [2][5][6].

Weather‑Induced Schedule Adjustments Across Venues Inclement conditions in Livigno and other sites prompt event rescheduling, including the halfpipe delay and the relocation of two snowboard/freestyle competitions to Friday, underscoring ongoing weather impacts on the Olympic program [3][11][1].

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1908 – Figure skating debuts at the Summer Olympics in London, then moves to the Winter Games in Chamonix 1924 – The sport becomes a permanent Olympic fixture, blending athletic power with artistic expression on blades just one‑eighth of an inch wide, setting the stage for its central role in Milan‑Cortina 2026[25][29].

2026 – Norway holds the all‑time Winter Olympic record with 405 medals (148 gold) – Norway’s historic dominance provides context for its continued strength, highlighted by Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s fifth gold in cross‑country team sprint during the Games[5].

Jan 12 2026 – U.S. Figure Skating announces its Milan‑Cortina roster – The team features Alysa Liu, Isabeau Levito, Amber Glenn, Ilia Malinin, Maxim Naumov, Andrew Torgashev, pairs Ellie Kam/Danny O’Shea, Emily Chan/Spencer Howe, and ice‑dance duos Madison Chock/Evan Bates, Emilea Zingas/Vadym Kolesnik, Christina Carreira/Anthony Ponomarenko[28].

Jan 26 2026 – Team USA releases its full 2026 Winter Olympic roster (232 athletes) – The delegation breaks the previous U.S. record of 228 (PyeongChang 2018), includes 98 returning Olympians and 18 champions, and underscores the nation’s expanding winter‑sport depth[24][26].

Jan 26 2026 – Opening‑ceremony plans unveiled for Milan and Cortina – The Games will open on Feb 6 with simultaneous ceremonies in Milan’s San Siro and Cortina’s Piazza Dibona, featuring “Armonia” theme and performances by Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Lang Lang and others[27][4].

Feb 2 2026 – U.S. delegation announced, led by Vice President JD Vance – The delegation includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former Olympians, while hundreds protest ICE presence in Milan, highlighting security concerns surrounding the Games[5].

Feb 3 2026 – Colorado tops the list of U.S. states sending athletes (31 competitors) – The mountain state leads with stars such as Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn, contributing to a historic U.S. team of 234 competitors slated for Milan‑Cortina[21].

Feb 4 2026 – Mixed‑doubles curling round‑robin kicks off, the only sport running daily throughout the Games – The competition begins ahead of the opening ceremony, marking the first Olympic event of the schedule[4].

Feb 5 2026 – Training and early competition begin a day before the opening ceremony – Mixed‑doubles curling, women’s ice‑hockey preliminaries, alpine downhill runs in Bormio, ski‑jumping normal‑hill sessions, and luge runs commence, while U.S. speed‑skater Corinne Stoddard notes the schedule “allows us to fully experience the opening ceremony”[18][13].

Feb 6 2026 – Opening ceremony opens the Games at 2 p.m. local (8 p.m. ET) – Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Cecilia Bartoli and others perform as the “Harmony” theme celebrates Italy’s cultural heritage, while the figure‑skating team event starts hours later at the Milano Ice Skating Arena[4][14].

Feb 6‑8 2026 – Team USA competes for back‑to‑back gold in the figure‑skating team event – The United States, defending its 2022 title (won after a Russian doping penalty), fields a squad of three women’s singles, three men’s singles, two pairs and three ice‑dance teams, with points awarded by placement across six segments[14][16].

Feb 7 2026 – Japanese pair Yuma Miura/Riku Kihara set a new world‑record free‑skate score and claim gold – After a short‑program lift error, the duo delivers a flawless free skate that secures the pair’s victory and demonstrates high‑risk strategy succeeding at the highest level[3].

Feb 8 2026 – U.S. speed‑skater Corinne Stoddard comments on the opening ceremony’s relaxed schedule – She says the Games “avoid a race the day after the ceremony, allowing me to fully experience the event,” highlighting athlete‑centric planning[13].

Feb 17 2026 – Day 11 highlights include Italy’s men’s team‑pursuit speed‑skating gold and Canada’s women’s gold – The events showcase the breadth of competition across speed skating, biathlon, Nordic combined and curling[12].

Feb 18 2026 – Alysa Liu wins women’s singles gold with a viral free‑skate that emphasizes emotion over technical scores – Liu says the performance “aims to leave a lasting impression,” inspiring future skaters worldwide[3].

Feb 19 2026 – Kazakhstani skater Kamran Shaidorov captures men’s singles gold after rivals fall – His composure on a technically demanding free skate amid sub‑par ice conditions defines a defining moment of the Games[3].

Feb 20 2026 – Day 14 photo gallery captures women’s ski‑cross finals, curling semifinals, and men’s hockey semifinals – Switzerland, France, and the United States vie for podium spots, while U.S. forward Dylan Larkin scores the opening goal against Slovakia[10][11].

Feb 21 2026 – U.S. women’s ice‑hockey wins gold in overtime (2‑1 over Canada) – Players celebrate the victory, marking the team’s first Olympic gold in the sport[1].

Feb 21 2026 – Norwegian skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo secures his fifth gold in the men’s cross‑country team sprint – The podium finish underscores Norway’s continued dominance in Nordic events[1].

Feb 21 2026 – Figure‑skating exhibition gala takes place in Milan – The gala showcases U.S. skaters Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, Madison Chock/Evan Bates, and international medalists, streamed live on Peacock at 2 p.m. ET and later on NBC[6][8].

Feb 22 2026 – Men’s ice‑hockey gold‑medal game pits Team USA against Canada – The United States wins the final, concluding the hockey tournament on the Games’ last day[7].

Feb 22 2026 – Closing ceremony in Verona’s Arena hands the Olympic flag to the French Alps for the 2030 Winter Games – The ceremony marks the end of the XXV Winter Games and sets the stage for the next host nation[2][30].

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