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Olympics Day 1: Medals, Stars Shine in Italy
7 Feb
Summary
- First medals awarded in Alpine skiing and ski jumping events.
- Ilia Malinin to make Olympic debut in figure skating team event.
- Jessie Diggins eyes medal in cross-country skiathlon race.

Saturday marks the first full day of medal events at the Olympics in Italy. Spectators can anticipate thrilling competitions across multiple disciplines, including Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, speed skating, and ski jumping.
The men's downhill race will award the first medals of the Games, with Swiss skier Marco Odermatt being a strong favorite. American hopes rest on Ryan Cochran-Siegle. In figure skating, American sensation Ilia Malinin is set to compete in the men's short program as part of the team event.
Cross-country skier Jessie Diggins will make her bid for a medal in the women's skiathlon, a challenging event combining classic and skate techniques. Women's and men's hockey tournaments also continue with group-stage games. Other events to watch include freestyle skiing, luge, and ski jumping, showcasing both established champions and emerging talents.



