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2026 Winter Olympics Day 11 Recap: Figure Skating, Hockey, and More

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2026 Winter Olympics Day 11 Recap: Figure Skating, Hockey, and MoreSource: nytimes.com
Day 11 of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics saw exciting developments in figure skating, men's hockey, freeskiing, and speed skating. Here's a quick recap of the key events.

Key Insights

Team USA's Mac Forehand secured a silver medal in the men's freeski big air final.

The U.S. team also won silver in the men's speed skating team pursuit.

In women's figure skating, Alysa Liu is in medal contention after a strong short program, while Amber Glenn sits in 12th after missteps.

Sweden defeated Latvia in men's hockey, setting up a quarterfinal match against Team USA.

In curling, Great Britain's chances of advancing are slim if they lose to the U.S.

In-Depth Analysis

Figure Skating

The women's figure skating short program saw strong performances from several athletes. Alysa Liu delivered a season-best performance, placing her in a good position for the free skate. However, Amber Glenn struggled, dropping her to 12th place. The top five skaters heading into the free skate are Ami Nakai, Kaori Sakamoto, Alysa Liu, Mona Chiba, and Adeliia Petrosian.

Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart, and Ilia Malinin were spotted in the stands, enjoying the performances.

Men's Hockey

Sweden defeated Latvia 4-1 and will face the United States in the quarterfinals. Sweden's NHL talent proved too much for Latvia. The U.S. coaching staff was present to pre-scout both teams.

Freeskiing

Mac Forehand's silver medal in men's freeski big air was a highlight for Team USA. He was edged out by Norway's Tormod Frostad in what was called one of the best final rounds in the sport's history.

Speed Skating

The U.S. took silver in the men's speed skating team pursuit, while Canada won gold on the women's side.

Curling

The men's curling standings are tight. If Great Britain loses to the U.S., they cannot advance. The U.S. also needs help from other teams to secure a spot.

FAQs

Q: Who are the top contenders in women's figure skating?

Ami Nakai, Kaori Sakamoto, and Alysa Liu are among the top contenders.

Q: Who will Team USA face in the men's hockey quarterfinals?

Team USA will face Sweden.

Key Takeaways

Day 11 brought mixed results for Team USA, with a silver medal in men's freeski big air and men's speed skating team pursuit, but also challenges in women's figure skating and tight competition in men's curling. Keep an eye on Alysa Liu in the figure skating free skate and the US vs Sweden hockey game!

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