Saturday’s Biggest Stories from the Winter Olympics

Saturday at the Winter Games delivered a mix of historic performances, emotional finishes and dramatic near-misses as athletes across multiple disciplines battled for medals in Milan-Cortina.

Speed skating crowns veterans and breakthrough stars

One of the day’s defining moments came on the speed skating oval, where Dutch veteran Jorrit Bergsma captured gold in the men’s mass start at age 40 — becoming the oldest Olympic champion in long-track speed skating history.
In the women’s race, Marijke Groenewoud surged late to win gold, while American Mia Manganello earned bronze — the final Olympic race of her career and the only U.S. women’s speed-skating medal of these Games.

Team USA shines in freestyle skiing

The United States added to its medal haul in freestyle skiing, winning gold in the mixed team aerials event with a record-setting performance from Kaila Kuhn, Connor Curran and Christopher Lillis.
The victory marked a repeat Olympic title for the Americans and reinforced their dominance in the discipline.

Biathlon delivers dramatic finish

In biathlon, France claimed gold and silver in the women’s mass start, but the emotional story belonged to Czech athlete Tereza Vobornikova, who earned bronze — her first individual Olympic podium.

Curling heartbreak for the United States

The U.S. women’s curling team narrowly missed a historic medal, falling to Canada 10–7 in the bronze-medal match. Despite the loss, the Americans matched their best Olympic finish in the sport.

From veteran champions proving longevity to emotional final-race podiums and razor-thin defeats, Saturday showcased the unpredictable drama that defines the Winter Olympics — a reminder that every day of competition can reshape the medal table and produce unforgettable moments.