Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated Alpine skier in history, aims for Olympic gold in the slalom Wednesday, chasing her first medal after eight previous Olympic starts without one. With 71 of her 108 World Cup wins coming in slalom, she’s a dominant force, though the race marks her final 2026 appearance.

The U.S. men’s hockey team advances to the knockout rounds after defeating Sweden 5-1 in the quarterfinals, with NHL stars like Matthew Tkachuk calling the Swedes “one of the powerhouses in the world.” Meanwhile, Alysa Liu, the 17-year-old snowboarder who finished sixth in qualifying, competes in the slopestyle final despite a broken arm, echoing her near-medal finish in big air. Other highlights include Germany’s bobsled sweep, Japan’s short-program lead in figure skating, and the return of the Russian flag at the Paralympics.