Overview
- The first official Olympic results are in from Cortina’s mixed doubles curling, with Sweden routing South Korea 10–3 and Canada defeating the Czech Republic 10–5, after a roughly three‑minute lighting power interruption that organizers said was quickly resolved.
- Italy’s Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner, defending their Beijing 2022 title, opened group play this morning against South Korea and face Canada this evening in Cortina.
- Lindsey Vonn confirmed a complete tear of her left ACL from Crans‑Montana, said she has skied with a stabilizing brace, and plans to attempt the Olympic downhill subject to day‑to‑day assessments.
- Early men’s downhill training on Bormio’s Stelvio showed promising Italian pace—Giovanni Franzoni second and Dominik Paris fifth—while athletes noted the track is not yet in perfect condition ahead of Saturday’s race.
- International coverage, including a New York Times report, criticized the Games’ far‑flung venues and transport demands as organizers add buses and trains, with a multi‑site opening set for Friday at San Siro featuring dual cauldrons and parallel parades.