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One team per NOC would be quite enough for a team event.

Both 500m races with 29 starters. Wouldn't have hurt to make it an even number so everyone has someone else to skate with.

Thankfully, Kirkeeide won the sprint. It didn't look like the Norwegian women could do much (cross-country included). Surely, there must be a better prospect than Tandrevold. 9 misses. Not the best of days for the French women either.

That's the point of the many intermediate polls. That way you can see a reflection of the emotions during the whole two weeks. There will only be four polls (the following after 12 days and after the final day), but I think this is alright, comparing it to the summer games, which are much bigger. I have a feeling the next poll will have a different score on average though.

Not a good competition modus, like the speed event in climbing. However, Canada need to utilise their chance today.

Of all medalists so far, those who could be the most satisfied (my opinion): 1. 2. 3. Those who can't be satisfied yet (my opinion): 1. 2. 3. or

But in ice hockey you can only contend over one medal. Speed skating/short track has dozens.

It is worth mentioning that this is Heidi Weng's first and probably only gold at the Olympics.

Halfway point - how do you feel about the 2026 Winter Olympics after a week of competition has passed? Average after Day 4 - 6,38

One wonders whatever happened to Adam Lamhamedi, who won a gold for Morocco at the Youth Olympics in 2012.

What I meant was two countries occupy all the individual podiums so far. 2x NOR, 1x FRA Men's Individual 2x FRA, 1x BUL Women's Individual 2x NOR, 1x FRA Men's Sprint 2x FRA, 1x NOR Women's Sprint Also loving the NOR-FRA rivalry that has extended beyond biathlon in winter sports now (men's cross country, or the pairing Eitrem-Loubineaud yesterday).

All individual races occupied by athletes from two countries so far.

USA can't win anymore. Looks like Jordan Stolz will have to save their count somewhat. Australia's dream games continue, and it could have been more without injuries etc. They don't do much wrong. GB should watch closely and see them as a role model, but they won't.

Both looking at the short track.

What I said about the breakdown a couple of days ago. You're not allowed to have one anymore.