Overview
- Italy claimed its first medals of the Games in the men’s downhill, with Giovanni Franzoni taking silver and Dominik Paris bronze behind Switzerland’s Franjo Von Allmen.
- Von Allmen won gold on Bormio’s Stelvio in 1:51.61, with Franzoni at +0.20 and Paris at +0.50, marking the first time two Italians have shared an Olympic downhill podium.
- After the figure skating team short programs, Italy sits third with 22 points behind the United States (25) and Japan (23).
- Mixed doubles curlers Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner opened with an 8–4 win over South Korea, signaling a positive start for the hosts on the ice.
- Italy’s women lost 6–1 to Sweden in ice hockey before 10,727 fans in Milan, while the San Siro opening ceremony drew notice for a Rai commentary error that prompted a wry response from captain Simone Giannelli.