Day 5 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: Crawford Eyes Super-G Glory
Wednesday at the Winter Olympics promises a thrilling mix of competition, with events kicking off early and continuing throughout the day. From the speed of alpine skiing to the precision of curling, here’s a gaze at the key athletes and events to watch.
Jack Crawford: From Downhill Near Miss to Super-G Contender
All eyes will be on Jack Crawford as he competes in the men’s super-G at 5:30 a.m. Eastern. The Toronto native recently placed ninth in the downhill event, demonstrating his strong form. However, Crawford isn’t just a contender; he’s the reigning world champion in super-G, having secured gold at the 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. This makes him a favorite to medal.
Crawford’s journey to the top has been marked by near misses and breakthrough victories. In 2022, he made history as the first Canadian to win an Olympic medal in alpine skiing combined, taking bronze. He also narrowly missed a downhill podium at those same Games, finishing just 0.07 seconds off the pace. His 2025 Kitzbühel downhill win, the first for a Canadian since 1983, cemented his status as a force in the sport.
Beyond the Slopes: Other Events to Watch
The action extends beyond alpine skiing. Maia Schwinghammer will compete in the women’s moguls final at 8:15 a.m., hoping to build on her sixth-place qualifying performance and add to her bronze medal from last year’s world championships.
Team Brad Jacobs will begin their quest for curling gold against Germany at 1:05 p.m. Jacobs, a previous Olympic gold medallist (2014), leads a team aiming to restore Canada’s dominance in the sport.
Ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier will also be in action, performing their free dance routine at 1:30 p.m. Currently sitting in third place, they are aiming to improve their position and contend for a medal, building on their four world championship medals.
A Look at the Full Schedule
Here’s a breakdown of the full schedule for Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (all times Eastern):
- Alpine skiing: Men’s super-G, 5:30 a.m.
- Biathlon: Women’s 15km individual, 8:15 a.m.
- Figure skating: Ice dance free dance, 1:30 p.m.
- Freestyle skiing: Women’s moguls qualification, 5 a.m.; Women’s moguls final, 8:15 a.m.
- Luge: Women’s doubles Run 1, 11 a.m.; Men’s doubles Run 1, 11:51 a.m.; Women’s doubles Run 2, 12:53 p.m.; Men’s doubles Run 2, 1:44 p.m.
- Men’s curling: Canada vs. Germany, 1:05 p.m.
- Men’s hockey: Slovakia vs. Finland, 10:40 a.m.
- Nordic combined: Ski jumping trial round, 3:10 a.m.; Ski jumping competition round, 4 a.m.; Cross-country 10km, 7:45 a.m.
- Skeleton: Men’s training heats, 4 a.m.; Women’s training heats, 6:30 a.m.
- Snowboarding: Women’s halfpipe qualification, 4:30 a.m.; Men’s halfpipe qualification, 1:30 p.m.
- Speedskating: Men’s 1,000m, 12:30 p.m.
FAQ
Q: Where is Jack Crawford from?
A: Jack Crawford is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Q: What did Jack Crawford win at the 2023 World Championships?
A: He won gold in the super-G.
Q: Has Jack Crawford won an Olympic medal before?
A: Yes, he won bronze in the men’s alpine combined at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Q: What is Team Brad Jacobs’ previous Olympic experience?
A: Brad Jacobs won gold at the 2014 Olympics.
Did you recognize? Jack Crawford is the first Canadian to win an Olympic medal in alpine skiing combined.
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