Mitch Goldich
@mitchgoldich.bsky.social
Writer and senior NFL editor at Sports Illustrated. Olympics coverage. Philly native. SI Union. NFL octopus inventor/tracker.
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🚨 SI’s Daily Rings is back! 🚨
Daily podcasts start Monday 2/2.
On Monday’s episode, @dangartland.bsky.social and I previewed *all 16* sports in 3-5 minutes each.
Subscribe now! 🥇
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Daily podcasts start Monday 2/2.
On Monday’s episode, @dangartland.bsky.social and I previewed *all 16* sports in 3-5 minutes each.
Subscribe now! 🥇
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2FG2WnU...
Nordic combined comes down to 0.5 seconds in a blizzard. Just ridiculous scenes all over the place on Day 13 ❄️
February 19, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Nordic combined comes down to 0.5 seconds in a blizzard. Just ridiculous scenes all over the place on Day 13 ❄️
Reposted by Mitch Goldich
Not everyone does it but some competitors like the added volume in the backpack to hold the skis closer to their body during the bootpacking segment
February 19, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Not everyone does it but some competitors like the added volume in the backpack to hold the skis closer to their body during the bootpacking segment
Curling weather delay!
We have a weather delay in curling!
You read that right.
Because of a blizzard in Cortina that is holding up teams getting to the stadium, the 8:05 games will now start at 8:30
the afternoon games will also be delayed and begin at 1:30 p.m.
You read that right.
Because of a blizzard in Cortina that is holding up teams getting to the stadium, the 8:05 games will now start at 8:30
the afternoon games will also be delayed and begin at 1:30 p.m.
February 19, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Curling weather delay!
Before the Olympics started, I was told they keep a BALLOON in the backpack, for reasons I no longer remember 🎈
Maybe @dangartland.bsky.social does.
Maybe @dangartland.bsky.social does.
So the skins go inside some pouch in front and there’s a loop to hold the skis. What’s in the backpack? Lunch?
February 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Before the Olympics started, I was told they keep a BALLOON in the backpack, for reasons I no longer remember 🎈
Maybe @dangartland.bsky.social does.
Maybe @dangartland.bsky.social does.
Skimo day has completely lived up
February 19, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Skimo day has completely lived up
Reposted by Mitch Goldich
I would die for skimo, a sport I had not heard of before last month.
If you want a primer on how SKIMO works and what you can expect to see, my podcast cohost @dangartland.bsky.social has you covered: www.si.com/winter-olymp...
SI:AM | Why You Need to Watch the Newest Olympic Sport, Ski Mountaineering
When skimo, as it’s known, makes its Winter Games debut on Thursday, it’ll be a must-watch event.
www.si.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:31 AM
I would die for skimo, a sport I had not heard of before last month.
🚨🥇 My Day 13 Olympics viewing guide!
An absolutely monster day ✅
💥 6 gold medal events
💥 USA-Canada for women’s hockey gold
💥 Olympic debut of SKIMO‼️
💥 Jordan Stolz 1500m
💥 Win-and-in to make women’s curling playoffs
💥 Women’s singles free skate
An absolutely monster day ✅
💥 6 gold medal events
💥 USA-Canada for women’s hockey gold
💥 Olympic debut of SKIMO‼️
💥 Jordan Stolz 1500m
💥 Win-and-in to make women’s curling playoffs
💥 Women’s singles free skate
February 19, 2026 at 12:52 AM
🚨🥇 My Day 13 Olympics viewing guide!
An absolutely monster day ✅
💥 6 gold medal events
💥 USA-Canada for women’s hockey gold
💥 Olympic debut of SKIMO‼️
💥 Jordan Stolz 1500m
💥 Win-and-in to make women’s curling playoffs
💥 Women’s singles free skate
An absolutely monster day ✅
💥 6 gold medal events
💥 USA-Canada for women’s hockey gold
💥 Olympic debut of SKIMO‼️
💥 Jordan Stolz 1500m
💥 Win-and-in to make women’s curling playoffs
💥 Women’s singles free skate
People are always saying this
As they say, 'If you are not a short-track lover when you are young, you have no heart. If you are not a big-oval lover when you are old, you have no brain.'
February 18, 2026 at 8:18 PM
People are always saying this
I think part of maturing and becoming an adult is finally admitting that the speedskating on the big oval is better than the short-track.
February 18, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I think part of maturing and becoming an adult is finally admitting that the speedskating on the big oval is better than the short-track.
Oh my goodness cc: @dangartland.bsky.social
@mitchgoldich.bsky.social You asked for a Happy Gilmore-style curling movie and the universe has already been working on delivering one. This trailer has some surprises in it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWm6...
THE ROARING GAME Official Trailer (2026) Mickey Rourke
YouTube video by Boxoffice Trailers
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Oh my goodness cc: @dangartland.bsky.social
France wins the women’s biathlon relay, meaning a third gold medal these Olympics for the world’s second-most viral biathlete, Julia Simon (of credit card fame)
February 18, 2026 at 2:58 PM
France wins the women’s biathlon relay, meaning a third gold medal these Olympics for the world’s second-most viral biathlete, Julia Simon (of credit card fame)
🥇 Mikaela Shiffrin is going to win gold in women’s slalom
The most decorated skier in history (108 World Cup wins) claims her fourth Olympic medal and third gold. First Olympic medal since 2018, after she didn’t win any in Beijing.
What a way to end the alpine skiing for 2026
The most decorated skier in history (108 World Cup wins) claims her fourth Olympic medal and third gold. First Olympic medal since 2018, after she didn’t win any in Beijing.
What a way to end the alpine skiing for 2026
February 18, 2026 at 1:27 PM
🥇 Mikaela Shiffrin is going to win gold in women’s slalom
The most decorated skier in history (108 World Cup wins) claims her fourth Olympic medal and third gold. First Olympic medal since 2018, after she didn’t win any in Beijing.
What a way to end the alpine skiing for 2026
The most decorated skier in history (108 World Cup wins) claims her fourth Olympic medal and third gold. First Olympic medal since 2018, after she didn’t win any in Beijing.
What a way to end the alpine skiing for 2026
If you’re just waking up:
Three medal events down already.
All eyes turn to the women’s slalom at 7:30 ET. Mikaela Shiffrin is in first place by a wide margin (0.82 seconds) after the first run early this morning.
Three medal events down already.
All eyes turn to the women’s slalom at 7:30 ET. Mikaela Shiffrin is in first place by a wide margin (0.82 seconds) after the first run early this morning.
🚨🥇 My Day 12 Olympics viewing guide!
💥 9 medal events
💥 Shiffrin, Diggins, Klaebo all early
💥 Men’s hockey quarterfinals
💥 Men’s and women’s snowboard slopestyle finals
Five days left, coming down the homestretch…
💥 9 medal events
💥 Shiffrin, Diggins, Klaebo all early
💥 Men’s hockey quarterfinals
💥 Men’s and women’s snowboard slopestyle finals
Five days left, coming down the homestretch…
February 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
If you’re just waking up:
Three medal events down already.
All eyes turn to the women’s slalom at 7:30 ET. Mikaela Shiffrin is in first place by a wide margin (0.82 seconds) after the first run early this morning.
Three medal events down already.
All eyes turn to the women’s slalom at 7:30 ET. Mikaela Shiffrin is in first place by a wide margin (0.82 seconds) after the first run early this morning.
🥈 Silver medal for Team USA’s Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher in the men’s team cross-country sprint.
Behind Johannes Klaebo, of course, who won his fifth gold these games and 10th ever 🐐
Behind Johannes Klaebo, of course, who won his fifth gold these games and 10th ever 🐐
February 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM
🥈 Silver medal for Team USA’s Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher in the men’s team cross-country sprint.
Behind Johannes Klaebo, of course, who won his fifth gold these games and 10th ever 🐐
Behind Johannes Klaebo, of course, who won his fifth gold these games and 10th ever 🐐
Shout out to Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto skating to the song Will Ferrell sings at the Catalina Wine Mixer
February 18, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Shout out to Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto skating to the song Will Ferrell sings at the Catalina Wine Mixer
🚨🥇 My Day 12 Olympics viewing guide!
💥 9 medal events
💥 Shiffrin, Diggins, Klaebo all early
💥 Men’s hockey quarterfinals
💥 Men’s and women’s snowboard slopestyle finals
Five days left, coming down the homestretch…
💥 9 medal events
💥 Shiffrin, Diggins, Klaebo all early
💥 Men’s hockey quarterfinals
💥 Men’s and women’s snowboard slopestyle finals
Five days left, coming down the homestretch…
February 17, 2026 at 11:53 PM
🚨🥇 My Day 12 Olympics viewing guide!
💥 9 medal events
💥 Shiffrin, Diggins, Klaebo all early
💥 Men’s hockey quarterfinals
💥 Men’s and women’s snowboard slopestyle finals
Five days left, coming down the homestretch…
💥 9 medal events
💥 Shiffrin, Diggins, Klaebo all early
💥 Men’s hockey quarterfinals
💥 Men’s and women’s snowboard slopestyle finals
Five days left, coming down the homestretch…
Reposted by Mitch Goldich
I am doing my part tonight here on BlueSky the Sports App™️ (h/t @dennycarter.bsky.social)
in other news, please post about something else than dem primary discourse. we cannot do 2028 dem primary discourse this early. dear lord.
February 17, 2026 at 3:32 AM
I am doing my part tonight here on BlueSky the Sports App™️ (h/t @dennycarter.bsky.social)
Reposted by Mitch Goldich
Even giving Italy a home ice buffer, the U.S. should be dropping 3:35-3:36 times at sea level, no problem.
3:39-3:44 (did ease up with China out of it)-3:43.
In swimming parlance, it appears they missed their taper badly.
Another Ryan Shimabukuro Olympic masterclass. #MilanCortina2026
3:39-3:44 (did ease up with China out of it)-3:43.
In swimming parlance, it appears they missed their taper badly.
Another Ryan Shimabukuro Olympic masterclass. #MilanCortina2026
The U.S. was really kind of poor to their standard in all three skates. Especially given how much prep they put into this.
Unbeatable team all year schooled by Italy twice, while beating a sandbagging China in-between. Woof.
Unbeatable team all year schooled by Italy twice, while beating a sandbagging China in-between. Woof.
February 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Even giving Italy a home ice buffer, the U.S. should be dropping 3:35-3:36 times at sea level, no problem.
3:39-3:44 (did ease up with China out of it)-3:43.
In swimming parlance, it appears they missed their taper badly.
Another Ryan Shimabukuro Olympic masterclass. #MilanCortina2026
3:39-3:44 (did ease up with China out of it)-3:43.
In swimming parlance, it appears they missed their taper badly.
Another Ryan Shimabukuro Olympic masterclass. #MilanCortina2026
Italy beat the U.S. in the men’s team pursuit gold medal race and then hit em with the Steph Curry night night in front old their home fans. Welp!
February 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Italy beat the U.S. in the men’s team pursuit gold medal race and then hit em with the Steph Curry night night in front old their home fans. Welp!
I love the speedskating team pursuit event, but the semifinals keep ending with teams easing up to save energy for the gold/bronze races 2 hours later. If they build in more time for rest, would you get more races with teams going all out?
February 17, 2026 at 1:58 PM
I love the speedskating team pursuit event, but the semifinals keep ending with teams easing up to save energy for the gold/bronze races 2 hours later. If they build in more time for rest, would you get more races with teams going all out?
🚨🥇 My Day 11 Olympics viewing guide!
💥 7 medal events
💥 Women’s figure skating short program
💥 Men’s hockey playoffs start
💥 Team pursuit speedskating!
💥 7 medal events
💥 Women’s figure skating short program
💥 Men’s hockey playoffs start
💥 Team pursuit speedskating!
February 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
🚨🥇 My Day 11 Olympics viewing guide!
💥 7 medal events
💥 Women’s figure skating short program
💥 Men’s hockey playoffs start
💥 Team pursuit speedskating!
💥 7 medal events
💥 Women’s figure skating short program
💥 Men’s hockey playoffs start
💥 Team pursuit speedskating!
I remember seeing Gladiator twice in theaters during its initial run, but it did not occur to me that 25 years later multiple teams would still be using the soundtrack for their Olympic figure skating routines.
February 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I remember seeing Gladiator twice in theaters during its initial run, but it did not occur to me that 25 years later multiple teams would still be using the soundtrack for their Olympic figure skating routines.
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Elana Meyers Taylor.
Wins medals in 4 Olympics (bronze in 2010, silver in 2014/18/22)
In 2020 & 2022, she has kids. Both have special needs. She lives on the road with them, flying around the world for months at a time to compete in bobsled.
And THEN! At 41! She wins her first gold.
American hero.
Wins medals in 4 Olympics (bronze in 2010, silver in 2014/18/22)
In 2020 & 2022, she has kids. Both have special needs. She lives on the road with them, flying around the world for months at a time to compete in bobsled.
And THEN! At 41! She wins her first gold.
American hero.
February 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Elana Meyers Taylor.
Wins medals in 4 Olympics (bronze in 2010, silver in 2014/18/22)
In 2020 & 2022, she has kids. Both have special needs. She lives on the road with them, flying around the world for months at a time to compete in bobsled.
And THEN! At 41! She wins her first gold.
American hero.
Wins medals in 4 Olympics (bronze in 2010, silver in 2014/18/22)
In 2020 & 2022, she has kids. Both have special needs. She lives on the road with them, flying around the world for months at a time to compete in bobsled.
And THEN! At 41! She wins her first gold.
American hero.
41-year-old Elana Meyers Taylor wins her sixth Olympic medal and finally her first gold. Medaled in her fifth straight Olympics.
Bronze for fellow U.S. bobsledder Kaillie Humphries, who won gold in 2022.
All four heats of monobob were a ton of fun.
MONOBOB!
Bronze for fellow U.S. bobsledder Kaillie Humphries, who won gold in 2022.
All four heats of monobob were a ton of fun.
MONOBOB!
February 16, 2026 at 8:59 PM
41-year-old Elana Meyers Taylor wins her sixth Olympic medal and finally her first gold. Medaled in her fifth straight Olympics.
Bronze for fellow U.S. bobsledder Kaillie Humphries, who won gold in 2022.
All four heats of monobob were a ton of fun.
MONOBOB!
Bronze for fellow U.S. bobsledder Kaillie Humphries, who won gold in 2022.
All four heats of monobob were a ton of fun.
MONOBOB!
Run 3 just started and the first three sleds all had track records right in a row‼️
Nolte, then Meyers Taylor, then Humphries tied Meyers Taylor (59.08)
Then Love leapfrogged Hasler, putting American 2-3-4.
Great stuff. Fourth and final heat is at 3:06 ET.
Nolte, then Meyers Taylor, then Humphries tied Meyers Taylor (59.08)
Then Love leapfrogged Hasler, putting American 2-3-4.
Great stuff. Fourth and final heat is at 3:06 ET.
U.S. women are in 2nd, 3rd and 5th after today’s two heats of monobob.
Final heats are Monday at 1 p.m. and 3:06 p.m.
Final heats are Monday at 1 p.m. and 3:06 p.m.
February 16, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Run 3 just started and the first three sleds all had track records right in a row‼️
Nolte, then Meyers Taylor, then Humphries tied Meyers Taylor (59.08)
Then Love leapfrogged Hasler, putting American 2-3-4.
Great stuff. Fourth and final heat is at 3:06 ET.
Nolte, then Meyers Taylor, then Humphries tied Meyers Taylor (59.08)
Then Love leapfrogged Hasler, putting American 2-3-4.
Great stuff. Fourth and final heat is at 3:06 ET.