Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch
A quick guide highlights the key Australian athletes and events to watch on Day 8 of the Winter Olympics 2026.
The article provides an overview of the key events featuring Australian competitors on Day 8 of the Winter Olympics 2026. The day kicks off with the men's giant slalom featuring Australian Harry Laidlaw, scheduled to start at 8pm AEDT and the final will be held at 11:30pm AEDT if he advances. Following this, freestyle skier Jakara Anthony will compete in the women's dual moguls alongside teammates Charlotte Wilson and Emma Bosco at 8:30pm AEDT.
Later in the evening, fans can tune in for the women's cross-country skiing relay final at 10pm AEDT, where Australians Ellen Soehol Lie, Phoebe Cridland, Rosie Fordham, and Maddie Hooker will vie for a medal. The night continues with the women's biathlon 7.5km sprint, featuring Australia's Darcie Morton, who will begin her time trial at 1:30am AEDT. The events will culminate with Brendan Corey competing in the short-track speed skating men's 1500m quarterfinals at 6:15am AEDT, marking the last competition for Australians on this day of the Games.