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Episode 10: Gold Medals and Nail-Biters: Our Wednesday Recap!
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Elizabeth Rayl
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Episode 10
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The action in Italy is heating up even while the weather stays frosty. In this episode of the Maple Kat Chat, we recap everything that happened on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
We’re cheering extra loud today for Team USA and Team Canada! We talk about Mikaela Shiffrin’s incredible "comeback" gold in the Slalom and the physics of the "lunge" that helped Canada win gold in Speed Skating. We also check in on "King Klæbo" from Norway as he makes Olympic history!
What’s inside this episode:
- The G.O.A.T. is Back: How Mikaela Shiffrin won her third Olympic gold medal by over a second!
- Overtime Thrills: A look at the "nail-biter" hockey games where Canada and the USA fought for their spots in the semi-finals.
- History in the Making: Why a cross-country skier from Norway is being compared to Michael Phelps.
- The Big Medal Chart: A look at the updated standings for Norway, Italy, USA, Canada, Switzerland, and South Korea.