Day 11 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was a masterclass in resilience and record-breaking feats. Despite a scheduling hiccup—the women’s snowboard slopestyle final was pushed to Wednesday due to inclement weather—six gold medals were awarded across a thrilling day of competition on the snow and ice.
From German dominance in the bobsleigh track to historic milestones for French biathlon, here are the major highlights from Tuesday’s action.
Freestyle Skiing: Frostad’s Final Jump Secures Gold
Norway’s Tormod Frostad left it late, but his final attempt in the men’s freeski big air was nothing short of legendary. Facing stiff competition from the USA’s Mac Forehand, who held the lead with a score of 193.25, Frostad delivered a “mic drop” moment.
- Gold: Tormod Frostad (NOR) – 195.50
- Silver: Mac Forehand (USA) – 193.25
- Bronze: Matej Svancer (AUT) – 191.25
Frostad’s final jump earned a staggering 98.50, the highest single score of the event, catapulting him to the top of the podium.
Bobsleigh: A German Clean Sweep
The men’s two-man bobsleigh event turned into a domestic battle for Germany. Johannes Lochner and brakeman Georg Fleischhauer displayed flawless consistency across four heats to clock a winning time of 3:39.70.
The victory was particularly sweet for Lochner, who denied teammate Francesco Friedrich a historic third consecutive Olympic title. Despite the silver, Friedrich remains a titan of the sport, now tied with André Lange as the most decorated bobsleigh driver in history with five total medals.
Podium Result: Germany claimed all three spots (1-2-3), with Adam Ammour taking the bronze.
Nordic Combined: Oftebro’s Double Gold
Jens Luraas Oftebro has officially become the king of Nordic combined in Italy. By winning the Gundersen large hill/10km on Tuesday, the 25-year-old Norwegian completed a sweep of the individual events at these Games.
Oftebro started the cross-country portion in 5th place with a 22-second deficit but showcased elite endurance to finish in 24:45.0, beating Austria’s Johannes Lamparter by nearly six seconds.
Biathlon: France Makes History
In a landmark moment for French winter sports, the quartet of Quentin Fillon-Maillet, Fabien Claude, Emilien Jacquelin, and Eric Perrot secured France’s first-ever Olympic gold in the men’s 4×7.5km relay.
The win was especially significant for Fillon-Maillet, who solidified his legacy as the most decorated French Winter Olympian with eight career medals. They finished in 1:19:55.2, holding off a fierce late charge from Norway.
Speed Skating: Team Pursuit Results
The speed skating oval saw two distinct narratives: a successful title defense and a home-turf celebration.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Women’s Team Pursuit | Canada (2:55.81) | Netherlands | Japan |
| Men’s Team Pursuit | Italy (3:39.20) | USA | China |
- Canada’s Dynasty: Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais, and Isabelle Weidemann successfully defended their Olympic crown, beating the Dutch by nearly a second.
- Italy’s Triumph: The home crowd at Milano Cortina was electric as Davide Ghiotto, Andrea Giovannini, and Michele Malfatti secured Italy’s first gold in this event since 2006, finishing a massive five seconds ahead of Team USA.
