[Nathy 31]

It took me a little time to get into these Games, but once the Swiss athletes started to be involved and winning medals, it was easier

 

I have a few favorite moments:

• The double in women's ski slopestyle that was unexpected
• Cologna's 4th Olympic Gold Medal (tying Simon Ammann), shed some tears
• Zenhäusern's Silver Medal in slalom
• Gisin's Gold and Holdener's Bronze in the alpine combined
• The happiness of the Men's curling team when they won bronze
• USA Women's hockey team finally winning Gold again

My biggest disappointment is seeing Lara Gut leave South Korea without a medal She's so talented, it pains me that she ends up 4th too many times or doesn't finish races. I really hope she'll win Gold at some point.

 

There were a few big upsets as well:

• USA beating Sweden in curling for gold...
• Ledecka winning gold in 2 different sports...
• Canada not winning a medal in classic curling...
• Both Hirscher AND Kirstoffersen DNF in the slalom...
• Germany playing for (and almost winning) gold in men's hockey

There were probably others that I'm forgetting but these are the ones I'll remember.

 

Overall good Games for Switzerland, tying 1988 Calgary for the medals total (15) and surpassing the target (11) announced before.

[Nathy 31]

15 medals and the 1988 Calgary OG record is TIED*!!! Very proud of all athletes for their performances in these Games

 

*Ok, there were less sports and we ended up 3rd in the medal table but whatever

[Nathy 31]

On 2/10/2018 at 17:53, Nathy said:

No official word yet but David Hablützel will probably follow suit...

 

It's now official, Hablützel has also withdrawn

[Nathy 31]

No official word yet but David Hablützel will probably follow suit...

[Nathy 31]

Despite starting with another loss, the mixed curlers made it through to the QFs by beating South Korea 6-4 so the day started well for Switzerland . Then Nathalie von Siebenthal  won an Olympic diploma in cross-country. It's a good result despite the fact that she led most of the race apparently (haven't watched it). I watched the biathlon, it was an interesting race with the wind element. Kudos to Dahlmeier  for being perfect with the rifle, quite an impressive performance for the German. Then back to my countrymates as I watched part of the 8-0 victory over Korea in Women's ice hockey . The Korean goalie , despite conceding 8 goals saved 44 shots (!!!) She seems quite talented and I've heard that she's the first Korean to play in the US, no wonder. Shortly after, it was time for one of my favorite winter sports, ski jumping. And what an event it was! Very windy therefore super cold, the conditions were not ideal for the jumpers. I was happy to see both Swiss make it into the final round but then it was a tough one. Simon Amman had to wait about 15 minutes (!!!) before finally being able to jump. Credit to him for giving all he had and almost make the same distance as in the initial round. He ended up 11th but he seemed happy and, knowing the winter he just had and also everything he went through these last few years, it's a decent performance. But THE surprise came with Kamil Stoch  not winning a medal!!! After he won all 4 contests of the 4 Hills Tournament, I expected him to sweep these Games but he wasn't at his best. No Polish jumper made it onto the podium. Stunning jump by Wellinger  for gold, well deserved!

 

Looking forward to what Day 2 will bring