Feb 8 • 01:06 UTC 🇦🇺 Australia ABC News AU

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch today

On Day 2 of the Winter Olympics 2026, Australian athletes are set to compete in cross-country skiing and luge events.

As the Winter Olympics 2026 kick off, Australian athletes are gearing up for various events on Day 2, February 8. Competitors like Seve de Campo, Hugo Hinckfuss, and Lars Young Vik are scheduled to participate in cross-country skiing at 10.30 PM AEDT. Later in the night, Alex Ferlazzo will represent Australia in luge, encouraging fans to set their alarms for a 3 AM AEDT viewing time to catch the action live.

Additionally, snowboarder Tess Coady, who earned a bronze medal in the 2022 Winter Olympics, is set to compete in the Big Air event early the following morning at 5.30 AM AEDT. She will be joined by fellow Australian athletes Melia Stalker and Ally Hickman, promising an exciting showdown in the snowboarding category. The Winter Olympics not only showcase exceptional athletic talent, but they also foster national pride as Australians cheer on their representatives on an international stage.

Fans can stay updated and catch all the Olympic action either through live streaming on platforms like 9 Now or Stan Sport, or by checking the full schedule of events available on the official Winter Olympics website. The anticipation among viewers and supporters heightens as they await their country’s athletes to perform against the world’s best competitors.

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