Team GB Targets Strong Finish with 10 Gold Medals on Super Saturday
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games are reaching a thrilling climax on Saturday, with Team GB aiming for a remarkable haul of 10 gold medals. This day marks the penultimate round of competitions, filled with numerous opportunities for glory.
Team GB’s Medal Aspirations
- Date: Saturday, February 21
- Main Event: Men’s curling gold medal match
- Opponent: Canada
- Match Time: 18:05 UK time
The men’s curling team stands out as one of the prime contenders for gold. After a thrilling semifinal victory against Switzerland, Bruce Mouat’s rink is poised for redemption. The team aims to secure their first Olympic gold in curling since 124 years.
Seeking Redemption
The men’s curling team narrowly missed out on gold at the Beijing 2022 Olympics, finishing second. This loss has fueled their determination to win at Milano Cortina. Team member Grant Hardie expressed their drive: “That silver’s not sat well with us… hopefully we can go deliver on Saturday.”
Former curler Vicki Chalmers emphasized their goal, stating, “They’ve made it clear that they want that gold medal, and they’re going to do everything to win it.”
Final Push for Team GB
Hammy McMillan highlighted the urgency for Team GB to secure gold, recalling their near-miss in Beijing. He acknowledged their motivation stems from “unfinished business” and hopes for a strong finish in this prime-time showdown.
The golden opportunity against Canada comes after the team introspectively reviewed their semifinal performance, honing their strategy for the final. McMillan mentioned, “Our goal has been to get back to another final… and at the end of the day, hopefully Bruce has got a shot for us to win that gold medal.”
Upcoming Events on Super Saturday
In addition to curling, several other competitions will take place on this significant day:
- Biathlon: Women’s 12.5km mass start at 13:15
- Bobsleigh: Women’s two-woman heat 4 at 20:05
- Cross-country skiing: Men’s 50km mass start classic at 10:00
- Freestyle skiing: Mixed team aerials finals at 9:45
- Men’s ski cross finals at 12:10
- Speed skating: Men’s mass start final at 15:40
- Women’s mass start final at 16:15
Looking Ahead to Sunday
Team GB’s ambition doesn’t stop on Saturday. Zoe Atkin is set to compete in the women’s freeski halfpipe final on Sunday at 9:40 UK time. Following a strong qualifying run, Atkin is ready to challenge reigning champion Eileen Gu, who comes with formidable accolades.
In addition, Team GB is hopeful in the men’s four-man bobsleigh, led by veteran Brad Hall. Competing in a challenging field, they aim to rise against the dominant German teams, sitting in seventh place after the first two heats.
Catch all the action of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics on discovery+, available from £3.99. Team GB’s journey for gold is far from over, and the excitement continues.
