The article highlights Finland's strong prospects for winning medals at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, particularly focusing on the Finnish pair, Ilkka Herola and Eero Hirvonen, who are set to compete in the Nordic combined team event. This event includes a ski jump and a 7.5-kilometer cross-country ski, where Finland faces tough competition from teams from Norway and Germany. Both Herola and Hirvonen have previously secured bronze medals in individual competitions, enhancing expectations for their performance.

In addition to the Nordic combined event, the day's schedule includes the women’s figure skating free program, showcasing Finland's rising star, 17-year-old Iida Karhunen, who finished in 15th place in the short program. The article provides a sense of anticipation for the competition day, which features several key events reflecting Finland's Olympic aspirations.

The climax of the competition day will be the women’s ice hockey final, where the USA will face Canada, starting at 20:10. The article ends by directing readers to the results and schedules of the Olympics, emphasizing Ilta-Sanomat's role in providing live coverage and updates of the Finnish athletes' performances during the Games.