The ninth day of the 2026 Winter Olympics is packed with thrilling competitions, offering an almost overwhelming schedule of events for sports enthusiasts. Action is already underway, with the GB men's curling team currently locked in a tight round-robin match against Germany, tied at 2-2 as they enter the fourth end. They will return later this evening to face Switzerland in another crucial fixture.
Morning Medal Events and Key Competitions
This morning's highlights include both runs of the women's giant slalom, which have just commenced. Adele Nicoll, the British shot-put champion, is set to compete in the monobob, with heats starting immediately. Additionally, Txema Mazet-Brown will participate in the snowboard slopestyle, kicking off at 9:20 AM. Medal events are scheduled for mid-morning, featuring the men's 12km pursuit biathlon and the dual moguls freestyle skiing, where athletes will vie for podium positions.
Afternoon and Teatime Action
Around lunchtime, attention shifts to Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale in the snowboard cross mixed team event, while Maisie Brooks tackles the snowboard slopestyle qualification. Medals will be awarded in the mixed snowboard cross team and the women's biathlon 10km pursuit, adding to the day's excitement.
As teatime approaches, Tabby Stoecker and Matt Weston will compete in the mixed team skeleton, with medals up for grabs. Freya Tarbit and Marcus Wyatt take on the figure skating pairs, and spectators can look forward to the chaotic women's 500m speed skating and the women's individual large hill ski jump. With so much happening, it's a day not to be missed for Winter Olympics fans.
