Bormio, Italy – The Swiss team is poised for a busy Monday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with medal opportunities across several disciplines. Following a strong showing in the team events, including a gold medal for Tanguy Nef in the alpine skiing team combined, Swiss athletes will compete in slalom, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, and more. The day’s schedule is packed with potential for further success, building on what is already being hailed as a ‘golden era’ for Swiss winter sports. The focus will be particularly sharp on the men’s slalom, where Loïc Meillard and Tanguy Nef will look to add to their medal counts.
Nef’s performance in the team combined was a standout, earning him the fastest time in the slalom leg. This victory, combined with Meillard’s silver in the same event and bronze in the giant slalom, underscores the strength of the Swiss alpine skiing team. The men’s slalom, set to begin at 10:00 AM local time with a second run at 1:30 PM, will also feature Daniel Yule and Matthias Iten alongside Meillard and Nef, creating a formidable Swiss presence. The course in Bormio, described as relatively flat, appears to suit the strengths of these athletes, who have demonstrated their ability to navigate such terrain effectively.
Im Slalom der Team-Kombination war Tanguy Nef mit Abstand der Schnellste.Bild: keystone
Beyond the Slopes: A Full Day of Competition
The action isn’t limited to alpine skiing. In Livigno, Mathilde Gremaud will aim to secure her second medal of the Games in the women’s big air competition, following her gold medal win in the slopestyle event. She will be joined by Anouk Andraska, with the first round of competition scheduled for 7:30 PM. While the field in big air is considered more open than in slopestyle, Gremaud remains a strong contender.
The Swiss women’s ice hockey team faces a significant challenge in the late evening, taking on Canada in the semi-final at 9:10 PM. Despite a strong performance in the group stage, led by goaltender Saskia Maurer, they lost to Canada 5-0. Advancing to the final would be a major upset.
Zwei Medaillen hat Loïc Meillard bereits.Bild: keystone
A Detailed Look at Monday’s Schedule
Here’s a breakdown of the full schedule of events featuring Swiss athletes on Monday, February 16th:
- 10:00 AM & 1:30 PM: Alpine Skiing, Men’s Slalom (Matthias Iten, Loïc Meillard, Tanguy Nef, Daniel Yule)
- 12:40 PM: Short Track, Women’s 1000m
- 7:00 PM & 9:05 PM: Bob, Women’s Monobob (Debora Annen, Melanie Hasler)
- 7:00 PM & 8:20 PM: Ski Jumping, Men’s Super Team Competition (Gregor Deschwanden, Felix Trunz)
- 7:30 PM: Freestyle Skiing, Women’s Big Air (Anouk Andraska, Mathilde Gremaud)
- 8:00 PM: Figure Skating, Pairs
Melanie Hasler muss in der zweiten Wettkampfhälfte aufholen.Bild: keystone
Additional Swiss Competitions
Beyond the headline events, several other Swiss athletes will be in action. The women’s curling team, featuring Silvana Tirinzoni, Carole Howald, Selina Witschonke, and Alina Pätz, will continue their round-robin play against Sweden at 9:05 AM. In the two-man bobsleigh, teams led by Cédric Follador/Luca Rolli, Timo Rohner/Tim Annen, and Michael Vogt/Amadou Ndiaye will compete in the first and second heats at 10:00 AM and 10:57 AM, respectively. The curling team will also face Great Britain later in the day at 7:05 PM.
The Swiss Olympic team has already demonstrated its strength at the 2026 Winter Games, and Monday promises another day filled with excitement and potential for further success. Fans can follow live updates and results on the official Olympic website and through various sports broadcasters. The performances of athletes like Tanguy Nef and Mathilde Gremaud are capturing the attention of the nation, and the coming days will be crucial as they strive for more medals.
Looking ahead, the focus will shift to the results of today’s competitions and the strategies teams will employ in the coming days. The women’s ice hockey semi-final against Canada will be a key event to watch, with the outcome determining their chances for a medal. Stay tuned for further updates as the 2026 Winter Olympics continue to unfold.
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