Winter Olympics recap: Heartbreak in slalom and Eileen Gu tries to defend big air gold

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By  JAMES ELLINGWORTHFebruary 16, 2026 at 08:23 PM

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, saw Eileen Gu preparing to defend her freestyle skiing big air title. On day 10, Norway's Atle Lie McGrath experienced heartbreak in the men's slalom race after skiing out while in the lead. McGrath's emotional reaction was a key moment in the Alpine ski event. In women's ice hockey, the United States won their semifinal match against Sweden. Canada's upcoming game could potentially lead to a gold-medal match against the United States, renewing their rivalry.

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