Winter Olympics 2026 LIVE: Day nine - watch BBC - medals, results, TV stream & updates from Milan-Cortina
Live Reporting
By Sam Drury, Emily Salley, and Melissa Edwards
1. Curling
GB men 4-2 Germany
Richard Winton, BBC Sport Scotland in Cortina
Team Mouat's performance was smooth and controlled, securing a comfortable two-point lead over Germany. The team's consistent performance throughout the game has been a highlight, showcasing their skill and strategy.
2. Shiffrin's Return
Alpine skiing - women's giant slalom
Mikaela Shiffrin, the renowned slalom skier, faced a challenging start to her Games. Despite her teammate, Breezy Johnson's impressive opening run, Shiffrin failed to secure a podium finish in the women's team combined.
Her previous Olympic performances, including DNFs in both the giant slalom and slalom in 2022, have left fans curious about her potential comeback today.
3. Understanding Giant Slalom
Alpine skiing - women's giant slalom
The women's giant slalom event is a thrilling competition. Skaters navigate two runs on the same slope, passing through a series of gates. Only the top 30 athletes from the first run advance to the second, where their combined times determine the podium.
4. Day Nine Highlights
The ninth day of the Olympics promises an exciting lineup of events:
- 09:30-11:05: Men's dual moguls, featuring GB's Mateo Jeannesson and Chris McCormick
- 10:15-11:00: Biathlon men's 12.5km pursuit
- 11:00-13:00: Cross-country skiing men's 4x7.5km relay
- 12:30-14:30: Women's giant slalom
- 12:45-14:00: Mixed team snowboard cross big final, featuring Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale
- 13:45-15:00: Biathlon women's 10km pursuit
- 16:00-17:00: Speed skating women's 500m
- 17:00-19:00: Skeleton mixed team
- 17:45-20:00: Ski jumping women's large hill individual
Additionally, Team GB's Bruce Mouat will face Germany (08:05) and Switzerland (18:05) in men's curling, while the women's team will compete against Sweden (13:05).
Adele Nicoll is set to compete in the women's monobob (09:00), Mia Brookes in snowboard slopestyle qualifying (13:15), and Luke Digby and Anastasia Vaipan-Law in figure skating (18:45).
5. GB's Composure
Curling - GB men 2-2 Germany
Steve Cram, Curling Commentator on BBC iPlayer
The British team's composure is remarkable, maintaining a calm demeanor regardless of the outcome. Even in tight matches, they display remarkable control, a quality that sets them apart.
6. Curling Continues
GB men 2-2 Germany
Richard Winton, BBC Sport Scotland in Cortina
The game is intense, with both teams trading points. Team GB's strategy and teamwork have been key to their success, with three wins out of four games, securing a semi-final spot.
7. TV Channel Guide
- BBC Two: Women's giant slalom
- Olympics Extra Channel (Red Button and iPlayer): Team GB's curling matches
8. Day Eight Recap
- GB women's team defeated world champions Canada 7-6 in the curling round robin.
- Bruce Mouat's men's rink won against the Czech Republic 7-4.
- Australia's Jakara Anthony won gold in women's freestyle skiing dual moguls.
- Norway secured gold in the women's cross-country skiing 4x7.5km relay.
- Maren Kirkeeide added to Norway's gold count, winning the women's 7.5km sprint.
- Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the men's giant slalom, Brazil's first Winter Olympic medal.
- USA's Jordan Stolz set an Olympic record in the men's 500m speed skating.
- Kirsty Muir qualified for the big air final, and Domen Prevc won gold in ski jumping.
- Janine Flock (Austria) won women's skeleton gold, with GB's Tabby Stoecker in fifth.
- Jens van 'T Wout (Netherlands) won the men's 1500m short track speed skating, with Niall Treacy penalised for a crash.
9. Welcome to Day Nine
Another action-packed day awaits at the Winter Olympics! With nine gold medals up for grabs, the schedule is packed with excitement. Stay tuned for live updates and don't miss a moment of the thrilling competitions ahead.
