In photos: Day 10 highlights from Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

In photos: Day 10 highlights from Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
A United States fan during the Women's Play-offs Semifinals Ice Hockey, Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy, 16 February 2026
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Day 10 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered high-stakes semifinals, dramatic finishes and classic podium moments across Milan and the Italian Alps. Photographers captured split seconds of symmetry before puck drops, explosive turns on the ice and triumphant celebrations.

Alex Carpenter of the United States and Hanna Olsson of Sweden squared off in a women’s ice hockey semifinal face-off.

Alex Carpenter of United States and Hanna Olsson of Sweden face off during the Women's Play-offs Semifinals Ice Hockey, Milan, Italy, 16 February 2026
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In the stands, United States fans brought unfiltered energy to the semifinal clash, dressed in full-body eagle costumes and star-spangled gear, creating a sea of red, white and blue in a vibrant show of Olympic passion.

United States fans during the Women's Play-offs Semifinals Ice Hockey, Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy, 16 February 2026
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Loic Meillard of Switzerland celebrated gold in the men’s slalom at the Stelvio Ski Centre, hoisting his skis high as silver medallist Fabio Gstrein of Austria and bronze medallist Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway joined him in a classic, front-facing podium moment.

Loic Meillard of Switzerland, Fabio Gstrein of Austria, Henrik Kristoffersen of Norway, Men's Slalom Victory Ceremony Alpine Skiing, Bormio, Italy, 16 February 2026
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Earlier on the slopes, Armand Marchant of Belgium carved aggressively through a slalom gate in his second run, captured from a dynamic rear angle with the snowy alpine village stretching into the background.

Armand Marchant of Belgium in action during the Men's Slalom Run 2 Alpine Skiing, Stelvio Ski Centre, Bormio, Italy, 16 February 2026
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On the short track, Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands reacted after winning the women’s 1000m final, eyes closed and hands pressed together in relief and gratitude.

Xandra Velzeboer of Netherlands reacts after winning the Women's 1000m Final Short Track Speed Skating, Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy, 16 February 2026
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Inside the net at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, a bird’s-eye view captured the United States women’s hockey team huddled tightly before their semifinal, sticks raised and clattering together in a focused pre-game ritual.

United States players huddle before the match during the Women's Play-offs Semifinals Ice Hockey, Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy, 16 February 2026
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Minjeong Choi of South Korea leaned sharply into a turn during the women’s 1000m short track final, her hand grazing the ice as she fought for balance.

Minjeong Choi of South Korea in action during the Women's 1000m Final Short Track Speed Skating, Milano Ice Skating Arena, Milan, Italy, 16 February 2026
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As Day 10 came to a close, the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continued to build toward the decisive stages of the Games. Semifinals tightened, medals were claimed and athletes balanced composure with raw emotion.

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