Bormio, Italy – Monday’s Olympic schedule promises a thrilling day of competition, particularly for the Swiss team, with medal opportunities across alpine skiing, freestyle skiing, and women’s ice hockey. Following a successful showing in the team combined event, several Swiss athletes are poised to add to their medal count, although others face challenging opponents in their pursuit of Olympic glory. The day’s events will test endurance, skill, and mental fortitude as athletes compete for a place on the podium.
The focus will be heavily on the men’s slalom, where Loïc Meillard and Tanguy Nef lead the Swiss charge. Both skiers have already demonstrated their prowess on the slopes of Bormio, with Meillard securing a bronze in giant slalom and silver in the team combined, and Nef claiming gold in the team event. They’ll be joined by teammates Daniel Yule and Matthias Iten as they navigate the challenging course. The first run is scheduled for 10:00 AM local time, with the decisive second run set for 1:30 PM. This event is a key part of the Alpine Skiing competition at the Milan/Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
Beyond the alpine slopes, Mathilde Gremaud will be looking to build on her gold medal in slopestyle in the women’s big air competition in Livigno. While the field is considered more open than in slopestyle, Gremaud remains a strong contender. She will be joined by Anouk Andraska, with both athletes aiming to qualify for the final round. The first round of big air competition is slated to begin at 7:30 PM. Gremaud’s success has already made her a standout performer at these Games, and another medal would solidify her position as a leading freestyle skier.
Swiss Athletes in Action Today
The Swiss team has a busy day ahead, with athletes competing in a variety of disciplines. In addition to the alpine and freestyle events, Debora Annen and Melanie Hasler will compete in the women’s monobob, with runs scheduled for 7:00 PM and 9:05 PM. Hasler will need a strong second run to improve her position after the first half of the competition. Gregor Deschwanden and Felix Trunz will represent Switzerland in the men’s super-team ski jumping event, starting at 7:00 PM and 8:20 PM. The Swiss curling team, led by Silvana Tirinzoni, will continue their round-robin play, facing Sweden at 9:05 AM and Great Britain at 7:05 PM. The team has been performing well so far in the tournament.
The women’s national ice hockey team faces a daunting challenge in the semi-final against Canada at 9:10 PM. The Swiss team put up a strong fight in the group stage, with Saskia Maurer providing exceptional goaltending, but ultimately lost to Canada 5-0. Advancing to the final would be a significant upset.
Schedule of Events (February 16, 2026)
- 10:00 AM & 1:30 PM: Ski alpin, Men, Slalom (Matthias Iten, Loïc Meillard, Tanguy Nef, Daniel Yule)
- 12:40 PM: Shorttrack, Women, 1000m
- 7:00 PM & 9:05 PM: Bob, Women, Monobob (Debora Annen, Melanie Hasler)
- 7:00 PM & 8:20 PM: Skispringen, Men, Super-Team-Wettkampf (Gregor Deschwanden, Felix Trunz)
- 7:30 PM: Ski Freestyle, Women, Big Air (Anouk Andraska, Mathilde Gremaud)
- 8:00 PM: Eiskunstlauf, Paare
Loïc Meillard’s impressive performance throughout the Games has positioned him as a favorite in the slalom. As FIS reports, he has already secured a silver and bronze medal in Bormio, and a gold would complete a remarkable Olympic collection. He acknowledged the pressure and expectations, but remains focused on delivering his best performance. “It’s amazing,” Meillard said. “It’s been long days, a lot of expectations…to make it again, it’s crazy.”
The Swiss team’s success at these Games has been a testament to their dedication, and skill. With several athletes still in contention for medals, the final days of the Milan/Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games promise to be filled with excitement and drama. Fans can follow the action live and cheer on their favorite athletes as they compete for Olympic glory.
What will be the outcome of the women’s ice hockey semi-final? Will Mathilde Gremaud add another gold medal to her collection? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.
