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Team USA's Golden Comeback at 2026 Winter Olympics
Sports3d ago

Team USA's Golden Comeback at 2026 Winter Olympics

After 16 thrilling days in Milan Cortina, the 2026 Winter Olympics delivered unforgettable moments of triumph, including Team USA's dramatic overtime hockey victories and Jordan Stolz's record-breaking performances. From first-time champions to legendary comebacks, these Games reminded the world why the Olympics inspire hope.

ESPN2 min read
Australia Fields Two Bobsleigh Teams at Olympics
Sports6d ago

Australia Fields Two Bobsleigh Teams at Olympics

For the first time, Australia is competing with multiple teams in Olympic bobsleigh, marking growth for the sport down under. Bree Walker returns to the ice after her eighth-place monobob finish, now partnering with Kiara Reddingius in the two-woman event.

ABC Australia2 min read
Germany's Daniela Maier Wins Ski Cross Gold After 2022 Setback
Sports6d ago

Germany's Daniela Maier Wins Ski Cross Gold After 2022 Setback

Four years after a controversial bronze medal finish left her heartbroken, Germany's Daniela Maier claimed gold in women's ski cross at the Winter Olympics. Her victory marks a powerful comeback story of perseverance and redemption on skiing's biggest stage.

BBC Sport2 min read
Six Winter Olympic Records That May Never Fall
SportsFeb 18

Six Winter Olympic Records That May Never Fall

Some Winter Olympic records stand so far above the rest that modern athletes may never reach them. From podium sweeps to multi-sport golds, these six feats push the limits of human achievement.

Google: olympic record broken2 min read
France Wins Historic Biathlon Relay Gold at Olympics
SportsFeb 18

France Wins Historic Biathlon Relay Gold at Olympics

France claimed Olympic gold in the men's biathlon relay at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, sending supporters into joyful celebrations outside the stadium in Anterselva. The dramatic victory marks a historic moment for French winter sports.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
GB's Kirsty Muir Finds Pride in Two Fourth-Place Finishes
SportsFeb 17

GB's Kirsty Muir Finds Pride in Two Fourth-Place Finishes

Team GB's Kirsty Muir is proving that Olympic success isn't always measured in medals. After finishing fourth twice at the 2026 Winter Games, the big air skier says she's genuinely proud of her performances.

BBC Sport2 min read
Team GB's Weston and Stoecker Make Olympic History
SportsFeb 16

Team GB's Weston and Stoecker Make Olympic History

British athletes Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker couldn't believe their eyes after achieving historic victories at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Their stunning performances mark a breakthrough moment for Team GB on the ice. --- ##

Sky Sports2 min read
Milano 2026: Teen Upsets Champion, Records Fall Across Ice
SportsFeb 15

Milano 2026: Teen Upsets Champion, Records Fall Across Ice

The Winter Olympics in Italy is delivering breathtaking upsets as teenagers topple champions and veterans rewrite record books. From a 17-year-old Korean snowboarder stunning a legend to a 21-year-old skater breaking a 42-year record, these Games prove age is just a number.

Google: olympic record broken2 min read
US Women Win Silver and Bronze in Historic Moguls Event
SportsFeb 15

US Women Win Silver and Bronze in Historic Moguls Event

American skiers Jaelin Kauf and Liz Lemley just made history by claiming silver and bronze medals in the very first Olympic women's dual moguls competition. The duo stood proudly on the podium in Milan Cortina, showing the world that Team USA is a force in freestyle skiing.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Milano Cortina 2026 Smashes Records at Winter Games Midpoint
SportsFeb 14

Milano Cortina 2026 Smashes Records at Winter Games Midpoint

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has shattered viewing records and welcomed first-time medal winners at its halfway mark. Brazil just claimed its first-ever Winter Olympic medal while global audiences double previous Games' engagement.

Google: olympic record broken3 min read
Matt Weston Wins GB's First Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics
Community HeroesFeb 14

Matt Weston Wins GB's First Gold at 2026 Winter Olympics

British skeleton athlete Matt Weston captured gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, earning Team GB's first medal of the 2026 games. His victory marks the culmination of years of sacrifice and dedication to his sport.

BBC Sport2 min read
Malaysia's Solo Olympian Dreams of Winter Sports Across Asia
SportsFeb 13

Malaysia's Solo Olympian Dreams of Winter Sports Across Asia

Aruwin Salehhuddin represents Malaysia as its only athlete at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, competing in alpine skiing while championing her vision to spread winter sports throughout Southeast Asia. Her journey from a tropical nation to Olympic slopes inspires a new generation.

France 24 English2 min read
Team GB Eyes Historic Winter Olympics Medal Haul
SportsFeb 11

Team GB Eyes Historic Winter Olympics Medal Haul

British skeleton racers Matt Weston and Marcus Wyatt are heading into the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with their sights set on multiple medals. Team GB arrived with higher medal hopes than ever, aiming to surpass their previous five-medal achievements from 2014 and 2018.

Sky Sports2 min read
Charlotte Wilson, 21, Shines in Olympic Moguls Debut
SportsFeb 11

Charlotte Wilson, 21, Shines in Olympic Moguls Debut

Australian skier Charlotte Wilson turned disappointment into triumph at her first Winter Olympics, bouncing back from a tough start to finish sixth in moguls. Her mental reset shows the power of resilience under pressure.

ABC Australia2 min read
Breezy Johnson Wins First US Gold at Milan Cortina Olympics
SportsFeb 9

Breezy Johnson Wins First US Gold at Milan Cortina Olympics

American skier Breezy Johnson claimed her country's first gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming only the second US woman ever to win the Olympic downhill. The 30-year-old's victory came after her own comeback from injury challenges.

Japan Today2 min read
Japan's Kira Kimura Wins Big Air Gold on Final Jump
SportsFeb 8

Japan's Kira Kimura Wins Big Air Gold on Final Jump

Japanese snowboarder Kira Kimura clinched Olympic gold in men's big air with a stunning final jump that outscored his compatriot. The dramatic finish showcased the sport's thrilling unpredictability at its finest.

BBC Sport2 min read
Milan Olympics Sets Attendance Record With 61,000 Fans
Global NewsFeb 8

Milan Olympics Sets Attendance Record With 61,000 Fans

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics shattered opening ceremony records with over 61,000 fans filling Milan's legendary San Siro stadium. For the first time ever, athletes paraded across four locations while two Olympic cauldrons burned simultaneously.

Google: olympic record broken2 min read
Olympic Torch Completes Journey Through All 110 Italian Provinces
Global NewsFeb 6

Olympic Torch Completes Journey Through All 110 Italian Provinces

After traveling across every corner of Italy for two months, the Olympic torch made its final stops through central Milan just hours before the 2026 Winter Games opening ceremony. The flame united the entire nation in celebration, touching all 110 Italian provinces since December.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Team USA Wins First Two Events at 2026 Winter Olympics
SportsFeb 6

Team USA Wins First Two Events at 2026 Winter Olympics

U.S. women's hockey and mixed doubles curling teams both won their debut matches Thursday at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, skiing legend Lindsey Vonn showed she's pushing through a torn ACL to compete for her fourth Olympic medal.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Team GB Wins First Winter Olympics Gold in Curling
SportsFeb 5

Team GB Wins First Winter Olympics Gold in Curling

British curlers Jen Dodds and Bruce Mouat kicked off the Winter Olympics with a winning performance against Norway in mixed doubles curling. The duo's victory marks a strong start for Team GB at the international competition.

BBC Sport2 min read

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