{"id":587475,"date":"2026-02-13T16:42:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/587475\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:42:22","slug":"winter-olympics-2026-live-josie-baff-wins-snowboard-cross-gold-as-scotty-james-and-valentino-guseli-prepare-for-halfpipe-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/587475\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Olympics 2026 live: Josie Baff wins snowboard cross gold as Scotty James and Valentino Guseli prepare for halfpipe final"},"content":{"rendered":"

8h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 8:41amAussies in action on day seven\"Luke<\/p>\n

Here are how the Australians are faring on day seven of the Winter Olympics (all times are AEDT):<\/p>\n

Snowboard cross:<\/b>\u00a0Josie Baff\u00a0<\/b>GOLD \ud83e\udd47<\/p>\n

Mia Clift<\/b> eliminated in quarterfinals;\u00a0Abbey Wilson<\/b> eliminated in 1\/8 finals<\/p>\n

UPCOMING<\/p>\n

Snowboard halfpipe:<\/b>\u00a0Scotty James<\/b> and Valentino Guseli<\/b> in the men’s final at 5:30am \ud83e\udd47\ud83e\udd48\ud83e\udd49<\/p>\n

Skeleton: Nicholas Timmings<\/b> in the men’s heats at 5:30am<\/p>\n

COMPLETED<\/p>\n

Snowboard cross:<\/b>\u00a0Mia Clift<\/b>\u00a0eliminated in quarterfinals;\u00a0Abbey Wilson<\/b>\u00a0eliminated in 1\/8 finals<\/p>\n

Cross-country skiing: Seve de Campo\u00a0<\/b>(61st),\u00a0Hugo Hinckfuss\u00a0<\/b>(66th) and\u00a0Lars Young Vik\u00a0(70th)\u00a0<\/b>in the men’s 10km interval start free<\/p>\n

38m agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 4:03pmAussie snowboarder returns to Melbourne after breaking neck\"Marnie<\/p>\n

The Australian Olympic Team have provided an update on Aussie snowboarder Cam Bolton, who was airlifted to hospital after breaking his neck at the Winter Olympics two days ago.<\/p>\n

The decision was made – after scans and assessment in Milan – that the best and safest line of management for Cam would be to return to Melbourne.<\/p>\n

There, he’ll have further definitive treatment.<\/p>\n

\"\"Cam Bolton will return to Melbourne. (Getty)<\/p>\n

Cam will return to Australia on Monday 16 February accompanied by a specialist retrieval doctor and nurse, the Aus Olympic Team said.<\/p>\n

“The Australian Olympic medical team will continue to support Cam through his journey home and medical recovery,” their statement read.<\/p>\n

41m agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 4:00pm<\/p>\n

Thomas forced out of Milano Cortina Games\"Luke\"Daisy(Getty Image)<\/p>\n

Australian team officials have confirmed Daisy Thomas<\/b> has withdrawn from the freeski big air competition.<\/p>\n

They released the following statement a short time ago.<\/p>\n

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After consultation with her coach and the Australian Olympic medical team, Daisy Thomas has made the tough decision to withdraw from the Freeski Big Air competition, due to take place on 14 February.<\/p>\n

In November last year, Thomas suffered a ruptured ACL during competition. After extensive rehab, time in the gym and getting mentally focused, Thomas returned to the World Cup circuit and was selected to make her Olympic debut.<\/p>\n

On 6 February, during slopestyle training, Daisy landed awkwardly on her previously injured right knee on the last jump of the run. Daisy had an MRI which showed minor additional damage with symptoms settling quickly over a 48-hour period.<\/p>\n

The medical team put in place a progressive rehabilitation program focusing on strength, stability and functional movement and were confident in her ability to return to training. Returning to official training Daisy was unable to complete the session.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Thomas said:<\/p>\n

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After successful management of swelling and return to snow testing, I was confident in myself and my knee that I could still be a fighting contender for the podium in Big Air. After the first night training another instability episode ensued after several attempts on the Big Air jump.<\/p>\n

“This is a high-risk sport and having to contend with knee instability adds another layer of difficulty. It would be a disservice to myself, my sport and my country to try and drop in which would likely result in further injury.<\/p>\n

“I’m disappointed that I can’t compete at my very best at the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

“Throughout the past eight weeks I have approached my rehab and return to performance with a level of professionalism that I thought could yield a medal winning performance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Australia has not activated a late athlete replacement for the freeski big air.<\/p>\n

44m agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 3:57pm<\/p>\n

Bit of a curling update\"Marnie<\/p>\n

We’re still very much in the round robin stages of curling – but here’s a quick wrap of today’s women’s sessions results:<\/p>\n

Switzerland beat China 7-5<\/p>\n

United States beat Canada 9-8<\/p>\n

South Korea beat Great Britain 9-3<\/p>\n

Loads more curling to go! The men’s sessions will be later this morning.<\/p>\n

57m agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 3:43pm<\/p>\n

France claims biathlon gold\"Luke\"Fillon(AP)<\/p>\n

France’s Quentin Fillon Maillet<\/b> hit all 10 of his shots and blazed through the final lap to win gold in the men’s biathlon 10km sprint.<\/p>\n

Maillet recorded a time of 22 minutes and 53.1 seconds.<\/p>\n

Norway’s Vetle Sj\u00e5stad Christiansen<\/b> powered through the last stretch to snatch the silver medal from compatriot Sturla Holm L\u00e6greid<\/b>.<\/p>\n

L\u00e6greid had to be content with his second bronze medal of the Games following his third-place finish in the men’s \u200cindividual race.<\/p>\n

He was the centre of a media storm \u2060earlier in the week after admitting to cheating on his \u200cex-girlfriend in a post-race interview.<\/p>\n

1h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 3:39pm<\/p>\n

Tis true!\"Luke<\/p>\n

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Australia equal with Johannes H\u00f8sflot Kl\u00e6bo for gold!!<\/p>\n

– Alison<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

That is a fact!<\/p>\n

Kl\u00e6bo has won eight Olympic golds during his career, matching Australia’s haul across Games history.<\/p>\n

1h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 3:27pmBaff gives Aussies rare achievement\"Luke\"Josie(AP)<\/p>\n

For only the third time in Winter Olympics history, Australia has won two gold medals at the same Games.<\/p>\n

Josie Baff<\/b> joined Cooper Woods<\/b> as Aussie Milano Cortina gold medallists, after the latter won the men\u2019s moguls title on day six.<\/p>\n

In 2002, Steven Bradbury<\/b> (short track speed skating) and Alisa Camplin<\/b> (aerials) won Australia\u2019s first ever gold medals at the Salt Lake City Games.<\/p>\n

Eight years later, Torah Bright<\/b> (snowboard halfpipe) and Lydia Lassila <\/b>(aerials) matched the feat with their victories in Vancouver.<\/p>\n

Who knows \u2026 with more than a week to go, Australia may create history in Italy with a third Winter Olympics gold.<\/p>\n

1h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 2:44pmBaff: ‘It hasn’t been easy’\"Luke\"Josie(AP)<\/p>\n

Josie Baff <\/b>has spoken with the Nine Network, explaining self-belief helped drive her to victory.<\/p>\n

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I knew I could do it and I knew deep down that I had what it took \u2026 to have one of the world’s most sought-after gold medals around my neck is absolutely incredible. I wouldn’t change anything for the world.<\/p>\n

I’m so happy and thankful to my coaches and the team around me, and all of my friends and family here.<\/p>\n

I truly couldn’t have done it without them and it hasn’t been easy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"Josie(AP)<\/p>\n

Baff says there was one emotion she was feeling after her win.<\/p>\n

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Probably a lot of relief. I was super nervous after the seeding, especially because it didn’t go how I imagined it was going.<\/p>\n

It wasn’t on my bingo chart.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"Josie(AP)<\/p>\n

Baff describes what was going through her mind as she cleared the final jump.<\/p>\n

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No-one was coming next to me over the jump, I was like, ‘Holy crap, this is actually happening’.<\/p>\n

I had to wait until I crossed that line to celebrate.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

2h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 2:28pmBaff celebrates her gold medal-winning effort\"Luke<\/p>\n

2h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 2:21pm<\/p>\n

What Baff has just achieved\"Luke\"Josie(AP)<\/p>\n

As we bask in the glory of Josie Baff’s <\/b>victory, here are some of the feats she has just achieved:<\/p>\n

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  • Become the eighth Australian to win a Winter Olympics gold<\/li>\n
  • Won Australia’s second gold medal of the 2026 Games<\/li>\n
  • She’s the first Australian to win the women’s snowboard cross at a Winter Olympics<\/li>\n
  • Claimed Australia’s second medal across the women’s and men’s events (Jarryd Hughes won silver in 2018)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 2:07pm<\/p>\n

    For the record\"Luke\"Josie(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

    Here are the Big Final placings:<\/p>\n

    1. Josie Baff (AUS) \ud83e\udd47<\/p>\n

    2.\u00a0Eva Adamczykov\u00e1 (CZE) \ud83e\udd48<\/p>\n

    3. Michela Moioli\u00a0(ITA) \ud83e\udd49<\/p>\n

    4.\u00a0No\u00e9mie Wiedmer (SUI)<\/p>\n

    2h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 2:04pm<\/p>\n

    Baff’s triumph celebrated\"Luke<\/p>\n

    \n

    Who’s crying? We are all crying! Amazing job Josie <\/p>\n

    – Big air<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    2h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 2:03pm<\/p>\n

    Baff’s an absolute star\"Luke<\/p>\n

    \n

    Wow! Well done Josie Baff – spectacular run!<\/p>\n

    – Mike<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Hear, hear!<\/p>\n

    2h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 2:02pm<\/p>\n

    What a win from Baff\"Luke<\/p>\n

    \n

    YES YES YES!!! Josi, what a race! You absolute champion \ud83c\udfc5<\/p>\n

    – Nathan O’Brien <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    I second that!<\/p>\n

    2h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 1:47pmBAFF WINS GOLD!!!!\"Luke\"Josie(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

    JOSIE BAFF WINS GOLD FOR AUSTRALIA!!!!<\/p>\n

    WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!<\/p>\n

    Baff was only 17th after the first seeding round but then turned it on during the knockout stages.<\/p>\n

    She won her 1\/8 final to reach the quarters, where she placed second.<\/p>\n

    Baff then triumphed in her semi before turning it on again in the Big Final!<\/p>\n

    That’s Australia’s second gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games, following Cooper Woods’s<\/b> win in the men’s moguls on Thursday.<\/p>\n

    3h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 1:32pm<\/p>\n

    Big Final line-up\"Luke<\/p>\n

    The Big Final is only minutes away \u2014 here’s the line-up:<\/p>\n

    1.\u00a0Eva Adamczykov\u00e1 (CZE)<\/p>\n

    2.\u00a0No\u00e9mie Wiedmer (SUI)<\/p>\n

    3.\u00a0Michela Moioli\u00a0(ITA)<\/p>\n

    4. Josie Baff (AUS)<\/p>\n

    3h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 1:26pmBaff into BIG FINAL!\"Luke\"Josie(AP)<\/p>\n

    JOSIE BAFF!<\/p>\n

    The Aussie wins her semifinal to reach the medal race!<\/p>\n

    Baff pulled off a sensational inside run during the mid-section of the race to move from third into the lead and she was never headed.<\/p>\n

    HERE COMES THE BIG FINAL!<\/p>\n

    3h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 1:22pm<\/p>\n

    Baff drawn in first semi\"Luke<\/p>\n

    Josie Baff<\/b> is up in the opening semifinal.<\/p>\n

    The top two in each semi go through to the Big Final, where the medals will be decided.<\/p>\n

    The bottom two in each of the semis will contest the Small Final.<\/p>\n

    3h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 1:16pm<\/p>\n

    Clift bows out in quarterfinals\"Luke<\/p>\n

    Mia Clift<\/b> is unable to advance to the semis after finishing third in her quarterfinal.<\/p>\n

    It was a solid effort from Clift and she deserves to be proud of her efforts at the Milano Cortina Games.<\/p>\n

    Italy’s Michela Moioli <\/b>won the quarterfinal ahead of Switzerland’s\u00a0No\u00e9mie Wiedmer.<\/b><\/p>\n

    3h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 1:07pmBaff reaches semis after photo finish!\"Luke\"Competitors(AP)<\/p>\n

    Josie Baff<\/b> is into the semifinals!<\/p>\n

    What a finish!<\/p>\n

    Baff just held off Switzerland’s\u00a0Sina Siegenthaler <\/b>to place second to Czech\u00a0Eva Adamczykov\u00e1<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Officials needed to go to the photo to split Baff and Siegenthaler, with the Aussie getting the nod after a nervous wait.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"8h agoFri 13 Feb 2026 at 8:41amAussies in action on day seven Here are how the Australians are…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":587476,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[2],"tags":[4740,9401,2219,147788,254300,50,44831,87294,254301],"class_list":["post-587475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news","tag-australia","tag-gold","tag-italy","tag-medals","tag-milano-cortina","tag-news","tag-olympic-games","tag-winter-olympics","tag-winter-sports"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/116064325872657562","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587475","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=587475"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587475\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/587476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=587475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=587475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=587475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}