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For the first time in Olympic history, two mothers teamed up to win a bobsleigh medal, just days after their teammate and fellow mom captured gold. Team USA's Elana Meyers Taylor, Kaillie Humphries, and Jasmine Jones are proving that motherhood and Olympic glory aren't just compatible—they're a winning combination.
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.
Olympic champion Laura Nolte smashed both the start and track records at the World Cup finale in Altenberg, Germany, capping off a dominant season. The 2022 gold medalist secured her overall World Cup title just weeks before defending her Olympic crown in Italy.
When Team Canada withdrew athletes from a competition, it cost American skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender her shot at a sixth Olympics. Now Olympic committees from a dozen countries are standing with her to demand fairness.
Britain's medal-favorite skeleton team designed cutting-edge safety helmets for the Winter Olympics, but officials say the innovative gear breaks shape rules. The team's fighting back because the helmets are proven safer than anything else on the track.
Three alpine skiers complete Australia's 53-strong team for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with athletes already arriving in Italy. Madison Hoffman gets her Olympic dream four years after injury crushed her 2022 hopes.
Five-time Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor faced two arbitration cases over her brakeman selection just days before the 2026 Winter Games. Despite the legal scrutiny, she's staying focused on bringing home another medal for Team USA.
Six Canadian Olympic champions who overcame self-doubt share powerful advice for young athletes on Olympic Day. Their message: trying matters more than winning.
Cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just became the most decorated Winter Olympian ever, capturing five gold medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. His historic performance led a celebration of athletic excellence across the Italian Alps.
Samuel Ikpefan will become the first Nigerian athlete to compete at two Winter Olympics when he races in cross-country skiing at Milano Cortina 2026. The 33-year-old is extending Nigeria's growing presence on the winter sports stage, carrying his country's flag as its sole representative for the second consecutive Games.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics delivered unforgettable moments, from Brazil's first-ever Winter Games medal to a Norwegian skier winning six golds. Athletes from around the globe turned Italy's snowy slopes into a stage for historic achievements.
Seven incredible American athletes are heading to the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with their eyes on gold. From a comeback kid figure skater to a hockey legend in her final Games, these stories will make you believe in the power of dedication.
American bobsled champion Elana Meyers Taylor finally captured Olympic gold at age 41, becoming the oldest individual Winter Games champion ever. The mother of two, who competed across five Olympics, now holds six medals and uses her platform to inspire working mothers everywhere.
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Norway leads the Winter Olympics by teaching kids to love sports first and win later. Jamaica's original Cool Runnings bobsledder challenges the new team to make their own history.
UK Sport's open-to-all Talent ID program has turned everyday athletes into Winter Olympic champions, including two skeleton gold medalists who never tried the sport before. Anyone over 17 can apply online to discover if they have what it takes.
The 2026 Winter Olympics just proved the Games don't have to leave ghost towns behind. Milan is converting its Olympic Village into thousands of student housing beds while upgraded mountain facilities serve communities year-round.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will showcase revolutionary camera technology that captures 40,000 frames per second, giving athletes, judges, and fans unprecedented insights into split-second performances. From AI-powered figure skating analysis to sensors that track ski jumpers mid-flight, these innovations are making the world's premier winter sports competition more transparent and thrilling than ever.