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Milano Cortina Olympics Begin With Curling in Italian Alps
SportsFeb 5

Milano Cortina Olympics Begin With Curling in Italian Alps

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicked off Wednesday with curling mixed doubles, marking a quieter but hopeful start to a Games spread across 350 kilometers of northern Italy. Britain, Sweden, Canada, and Estonia claimed opening day victories as hundreds gathered to watch in historic Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Japan Times2 min read
Paralympic Podcast Returns for Milano Cortina 2026 Games
Community HeroesMar 3

Paralympic Podcast Returns for Milano Cortina 2026 Games

Matt Stutzman hosts season two of "What Does It Take?" featuring winter Paralympic athletes sharing their journeys ahead of the 50th anniversary Games. The 10-episode series launches just days before Milano Cortina 2026 begins.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
New Zealand Para Athletes Shine at Milano Cortina Games
SportsMar 18

New Zealand Para Athletes Shine at Milano Cortina Games

New Zealand's Paralympic team delivered standout performances at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, capturing national attention and pride across Aotearoa. The athletes competed against the world's best while shifting perceptions about disability sport back home.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Milano Cortina 2026 Shatters Winter Olympics Records
InnovationFeb 23

Milano Cortina 2026 Shatters Winter Olympics Records

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics just wrapped up with record-breaking viewership, the most gender-balanced Games in history, and athletes from 92 nations competing across Italy's stunning venues. Two countries won their first-ever Winter Olympic medals, including Brazil's historic gold.

Google News - Sports2 min read
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics Moments Captured on Ice and Snow
SportsFeb 20

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics Moments Captured on Ice and Snow

Stunning photographs from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics showcase athletes from around the world pursuing excellence on ice and snow. The games bring together competitors from diverse nations in a celebration of human achievement and Olympic spirit.

Daily Maverick2 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
Canada's Kingsbury Wins First Gold at Milano Cortina 2026
SportsFeb 16

Canada's Kingsbury Wins First Gold at Milano Cortina 2026

After nearly missing the podium in his signature event, Canadian moguls legend Mikaël Kingsbury bounced back to claim his country's first gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. The dual moguls victory marks a triumphant moment for Canada and showcases the power of resilience on sport's biggest stage.

Google News - Canada Breakthrough2 min read
Japan's Hasegawa Takes Silver at Milano Cortina Olympics
SportsFeb 19

Japan's Hasegawa Takes Silver at Milano Cortina Olympics

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa secured silver in men's snowboard slopestyle at the Milano Cortina Olympics, adding to Japan's record-breaking snowboarding medal haul. China's Su Yiming claimed gold on his 22nd birthday with an impressive first-run score that held strong through the competition.

Japan Times2 min read
Australia Wins 6 Medals at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
SportsFeb 22

Australia Wins 6 Medals at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Australia just had its best Winter Olympics ever, winning six medals including three golds in Milano Cortina. Athletes turned heartbreak into triumph on the snow, rewriting the record books for a nation better known for beaches than mountains.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough3 min read
Oksana Masters Wins 24th Medal at Milano Cortina 2026
SportsMar 15

Oksana Masters Wins 24th Medal at Milano Cortina 2026

The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games delivered historic firsts and comeback victories across 10 days of competition. From a USA legend claiming her 24th career medal to nations winning their first-ever Winter Paralympic medals, the 50th anniversary Games showcased triumph at every turn.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Milano-Cortina Opens Tomorrow After Last-Minute Sprint
InnovationFeb 6

Milano-Cortina Opens Tomorrow After Last-Minute Sprint

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy begin tomorrow after organizers completed venues in a nail-biting final push. Despite budget overruns, the Games cost billions less than previous Olympics and promise major tourism benefits.

France 24 English2 min read
Nine Olympic Records Fall at Milano Cortina 2026
SportsFeb 22

Nine Olympic Records Fall at Milano Cortina 2026

Athletes shattered nine Olympic records at the 2026 Winter Games, with the Netherlands leading the charge in speed skating dominance. Dutch athletes claimed four records as skaters turned Milan's ice into a showcase of human speed and determination.

Google: olympic record broken2 min read
Two Aussies Reach Olympic Moguls Final at Milano Cortina
SportsFeb 11

Two Aussies Reach Olympic Moguls Final at Milano Cortina

Australia's defending champion Jakara Anthony will be joined by teammate Charlotte Wilson in the women's moguls final at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The duo gives Australia two chances at the podium in one of their strongest winter sports.

ABC Australia2 min read
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott Wins Silver at Milano-Cortina Games
SportsFeb 11

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott Wins Silver at Milano-Cortina Games

New Zealand's snowboarding legend claimed her third Olympic Big Air medal in Livigno, Italy, while seven Kiwi athletes advanced across multiple winter sports disciplines. The 24-year-old bounced back from a failed first run to briefly lead the competition before finishing second.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Three Team USA Moms Win Bobsleigh Medals at Milano Cortina
Community HeroesMar 26

Three Team USA Moms Win Bobsleigh Medals at Milano Cortina

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.

Google News - Olympic Medal3 min read
Three US Moms Win Olympic Bobsled Medals at Milano 2026
Community HeroesMay 7

Three US Moms Win Olympic Bobsled Medals at Milano 2026

Three Team USA bobsledders proved motherhood and elite sport can thrive together at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Elana Meyers Taylor, Kaillie Humphries, and Jasmine Jones won medals while raising young children, making Olympic history.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Japan Eyes History as Winter Olympics Return to the Alps
SportsFeb 5

Japan Eyes History as Winter Olympics Return to the Alps

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kick off Friday across northern Italy, marking the first time the Alps have hosted since 2006. Japan's team arrives fresh off their best Winter Games performance ever, with veteran athletes chasing unprecedented milestones.

Japan Times3 min read
Team GB Eyes 2030 After Building Young Squad in Cortina
Community HeroesMar 15

Team GB Eyes 2030 After Building Young Squad in Cortina

Great Britain's Winter Paralympic team brought home just one medal from Cortina, but coaches say the Games revealed something more valuable: a pipeline of talented young athletes ready to shine in 2030.

BBC Sport3 min read
Canada Wins Wheelchair Curling Gold at 2026 Paralympics
SportsMar 15

Canada Wins Wheelchair Curling Gold at 2026 Paralympics

Team Canada claimed gold in wheelchair curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, defeating China in the final. Sweden secured bronze in the mixed team event that showcased incredible athletic skill on ice.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Winter Paralympics 2026 Athletes Shine in Italy
SportsMar 9

Winter Paralympics 2026 Athletes Shine in Italy

Paralympians from across the globe are competing in the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, showcasing extraordinary skill and determination across alpine skiing, biathlon, curling, and ice hockey. The Milano Cortina Games are proving that the human spirit knows no limits.

Daily Maverick2 min read

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