Malinin's Dominance: Figure Skating Coronation Imminent

Ilia Malinin is widely expected to win the men's figure skating final, solidifying his status as the sport's most talented athlete. His advantage is mathematically significant, drawing comparisons to Simone Biles. Malinin enters the final with a lead and will perform last, knowing precisely what he needs to secure the victory.

In the women's snowboard halfpipe, 17-year-old Choi Gaon clinched the gold medal despite an injury, in a dramatic finish that saw Chloe Kim fall short in her final run. The competition took place under challenging conditions, including snowfall and floodlights, contributing to numerous falls among competitors.

Elsewhere, Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding his disqualification over a helmet design was unsuccessful, with the ruling standing. Separately, Johannes Høsflot Klæbo has set a Winter Olympics record with eight career gold medals, winning every event he entered.

The Olympic village in Milan is being considered as a potential solution to the city's affordable housing crisis, as it will house students post-Games. The Anterselva Biathlon Arena in northeast Italy is highlighted as a world-class venue with a remarkable atmosphere, drawing tens of thousands of fans.