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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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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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.
Reposted by Mitch Goldich
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.
USA women’s hockey beats Sweden 5-0 in the semifinal.
Gold medal game will be Thursday at 1:10 p.m. ET.
USA will play the winner of Canada-Switzerland in the other semi today at 3:10.
Gold medal game will be Thursday at 1:10 p.m. ET.
USA will play the winner of Canada-Switzerland in the other semi today at 3:10.
February 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
USA women’s hockey beats Sweden 5-0 in the semifinal.
Gold medal game will be Thursday at 1:10 p.m. ET.
USA will play the winner of Canada-Switzerland in the other semi today at 3:10.
Gold medal game will be Thursday at 1:10 p.m. ET.
USA will play the winner of Canada-Switzerland in the other semi today at 3:10.
Reposted by Mitch Goldich
I’m still podcasting every day too! I bet you’d like it! Our Day 9 recap/Day 10 preview should be up soon.
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February 16, 2026 at 2:16 AM
I’m still podcasting every day too! I bet you’d like it! Our Day 9 recap/Day 10 preview should be up soon.
Check out SI’s Daily Rings:
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Check out SI’s Daily Rings:
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Wild finish in the men’s slalom. 44 out of 96 skiers failed to finish the first run. Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath was in first place by 0.59. Just crashed out of his second run with a great opportunity at gold.
He was crushed. Chucked a pole and laid down in the snow. Brutal.
He was crushed. Chucked a pole and laid down in the snow. Brutal.
February 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Wild finish in the men’s slalom. 44 out of 96 skiers failed to finish the first run. Norway’s Atle Lie McGrath was in first place by 0.59. Just crashed out of his second run with a great opportunity at gold.
He was crushed. Chucked a pole and laid down in the snow. Brutal.
He was crushed. Chucked a pole and laid down in the snow. Brutal.
I’m still podcasting every day too! I bet you’d like it! Our Day 9 recap/Day 10 preview should be up soon.
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Check out SI’s Daily Rings:
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February 16, 2026 at 2:16 AM
I’m still podcasting every day too! I bet you’d like it! Our Day 9 recap/Day 10 preview should be up soon.
Check out SI’s Daily Rings:
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Check out SI’s Daily Rings:
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🚨🥇 My Day 10 Olympics viewing guide!
💥 6 medal events
💥 Women’s hockey semifinals
💥 Three U.S. medal contenders in monobob
💥 Women’s big air final
Very light schedule overall
💥 6 medal events
💥 Women’s hockey semifinals
💥 Three U.S. medal contenders in monobob
💥 Women’s big air final
Very light schedule overall
February 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
🚨🥇 My Day 10 Olympics viewing guide!
💥 6 medal events
💥 Women’s hockey semifinals
💥 Three U.S. medal contenders in monobob
💥 Women’s big air final
Very light schedule overall
💥 6 medal events
💥 Women’s hockey semifinals
💥 Three U.S. medal contenders in monobob
💥 Women’s big air final
Very light schedule overall
Hard to describe the level of satisfaction I anticipate from retweeting* myself 14 years from now, while we’re watching them carry canoes in some city that hasn’t even bid on the Olympics yet.
*or whatever we call it here
*or whatever we call it here
While we’re enjoying some new events, I wanna be very early to tell you that the ICF canoe world championships has events where they have to carry the canoe in the middle of the race.
I wouldn’t be stunned if this becomes an Olympic event by 2036 or 2040: www.youtube.com/shorts/pgEvJ...
I wouldn’t be stunned if this becomes an Olympic event by 2036 or 2040: www.youtube.com/shorts/pgEvJ...
World Championship ICF Canoe marathon 2021 Romania Bascov. Short distance C-1 men.
YouTube video by Canoe Athlete
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Hard to describe the level of satisfaction I anticipate from retweeting* myself 14 years from now, while we’re watching them carry canoes in some city that hasn’t even bid on the Olympics yet.
*or whatever we call it here
*or whatever we call it here
While we’re enjoying some new events, I wanna be very early to tell you that the ICF canoe world championships has events where they have to carry the canoe in the middle of the race.
I wouldn’t be stunned if this becomes an Olympic event by 2036 or 2040: www.youtube.com/shorts/pgEvJ...
I wouldn’t be stunned if this becomes an Olympic event by 2036 or 2040: www.youtube.com/shorts/pgEvJ...
World Championship ICF Canoe marathon 2021 Romania Bascov. Short distance C-1 men.
YouTube video by Canoe Athlete
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:44 PM
While we’re enjoying some new events, I wanna be very early to tell you that the ICF canoe world championships has events where they have to carry the canoe in the middle of the race.
I wouldn’t be stunned if this becomes an Olympic event by 2036 or 2040: www.youtube.com/shorts/pgEvJ...
I wouldn’t be stunned if this becomes an Olympic event by 2036 or 2040: www.youtube.com/shorts/pgEvJ...
Still my Sunday mug, even in the offseason @nfl-octopus.bsky.social
February 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Still my Sunday mug, even in the offseason @nfl-octopus.bsky.social
This was nuts. They tied twice in one day(!) and almost won gold, but both win silver instead.
Hector and Stjernesund tied down to the hundredth of a second in their first AND second heats. INSANE! Currently tied for the lead with 3 skiers to go.
They’re currently sharing the gold medal chair!
They’re currently sharing the gold medal chair!
February 15, 2026 at 1:32 PM
This was nuts. They tied twice in one day(!) and almost won gold, but both win silver instead.
Giant slalom skiers when they see a gate
February 15, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Giant slalom skiers when they see a gate