after a near disastrous first run and austrian skier herscher winning gold after a thrilling slalom show catapulted him to the top of the leader board. adam rippon addressing his refusal to meet with vice president mike pence. >> i don't want my olympic experience to be about mike pence. i want it to be about my amazing skating and being america's sweetheart. >> reporter: japanese speed skater becoming the first athlete to be suspended for failing a doping test. he insisted the violation was unintentional. let's get you your medal count on this new day. norway still leading the way with nine. germany, netherlands and canada hot on their heels with seven. usa rounding out the top four