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Two fresh Olympic champions from Milano Cortina 2026 got to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Skier Breezy Johnson and Paralympic snowboarder Kate Delson brought their gold medals to Wall Street for the honor.
Alpine skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin and figure skating phenom Ilia Malinin just revealed they became best friends after meeting at a sponsor event. The two USA Olympic champions bonded over their gold medal wins at Milano Cortina 2026.
Mathilde Gremaud became the first woman to defend an Olympic freeski title, wrapping herself in the Swiss flag during her victory lap at Milano Cortina 2026. Now she's focused on inspiring young athletes to pursue their passions, just like her role models did for her.
Spanish para-alpine skier Audrey Pascual, 21, just won her country's first Paralympic Winter Games gold medal in 12 years using a custom pink monoski at Milano Cortina 2026. She's sharing her story to inspire young girls with disabilities everywhere.
The United States made Olympic history by winning their fifth consecutive Paralympic ice hockey gold medal, becoming the first nation to sweep all three hockey golds at a single Winter Games. Jack Wallace scored a hat-trick as Team USA dominated Canada 6-2 in Milano.
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.
Canada defeated China 4-3 in a nail-biting wheelchair curling final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics, with the winning stone thrown in the final 2.8 seconds. The victory marks Canada's fourth Paralympic gold in the sport and their first in 12 years.
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.
Veronika Aigner dominated the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, taking home five medals including four golds despite last-minute changes to her guide team. The 23-year-old Austrian vision-impaired skier medaled in every single race she entered, inspiring athletes worldwide.
A daring rookie and a two-time champion proved opposites really do attract, clinching China's first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles wheelchair curling gold in a nail-biting comeback finish. Their victory marks a historic milestone in the sport's newest event at Milano Cortina 2026.
Italy surpassed its 32-year Paralympic record on Day 7 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, igniting celebrations across the host nation. Athletes from around the world delivered emotional victories, from comeback stories to first-time champions finding glory on the biggest stage.
Elana Meyers Taylor just tied the record for most Winter Olympic medals won by an American woman. The first person she hugged after her gold medal win? Her children's nanny.
Four American athletes brought home medals in banked slalom at the 2026 Paralympics, with two golds and two bronzes capping an emotional final day of competition. The podium finishes showcased both rising stars and retiring legends in Para snowboarding.
Cancer survivor Tyler McGregor is leading Canada's Para ice hockey team toward their first gold medal in 20 years at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. The three-time Paralympic medalist celebrates his 32nd birthday today with a semi-final match ahead.
In a nail-biting extra end finish, China's Wang Meng and Yang Jinqiao made history by winning the first-ever Paralympic mixed doubles curling gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026. The dramatic 9-7 victory over South Korea capped off four years of dedication and marked another milestone for China's wheelchair curling dynasty.
Giacomo Bertagnolli promised to be "a lion on the podium" and delivered, winning his fifth Paralympic gold medal in front of his home crowd at Milano Cortina 2026. The vision-impaired alpine skier and his guide Andrea Ravelli triumphed in one of the tightest races of the Games.
Just two days after a downhill crash left him injured, Dutch Paralympic skier Jeroen Kampschreur came back to defeat the reigning champion and claim super-G gold. His victory headlines a day of remarkable comebacks and upsets at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Chinese Paralympic athletes shattered their overseas Winter Games record with 16 medals in just two days at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. The team leads the world with eight golds, including four on Sunday alone.
At the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, male and female Para alpine skiers are crediting the extraordinary women behind their success. From mothers who financed first equipment to sisters who trained at dawn, these unsung heroes are reshaping what support looks like in elite sports.
On the first day of medal events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, Austrian siblings Veronika and Johannes Aigner both won gold in alpine skiing, while Ukraine dominated the biathlon to top the medal table. The historic Games opened with thrilling victories and record-breaking moments across snow and ice.
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