Tyler Turner Goes for Gold Again After Skydiving Accident
A Canadian snowboarder who lost both legs in a skydiving accident is defending his Paralympic gold medal this weekend. Tyler Turner, 37, says his secret weapon is simple: having fun.
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Canada Names Paralympic Flag-Bearers for 2026 Games
Hockey captain Tyler McGregor and triple Paralympic champion Natalie Wilkie will carry Canada's flag at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony. The duo brings 10 combined Paralympic medals and represents a new generation of Canadian athletic excellence.
France Wins Record 23 Medals at Winter Olympics
France just brought home its best Winter Olympics performance ever, shattering its previous medal record by nine. The team returned from Milano-Cortina with 23 medals across gold, silver, and bronze.
Max Parrot: Cancer to Olympic Gold in 3 Years
Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot went from battling stage II Hodgkin lymphoma through 12 rounds of chemotherapy to winning Olympic gold at Beijing 2022, just three years after his diagnosis. Now 32, he's training to defend his title at Milano-Cortina 2026 while inspiring others to never give up.
Italy and South Korea Team Up on Culture and Tech
Italy and South Korea are joining forces to blend ancient heritage with cutting-edge innovation, creating a powerful new model for cultural diplomacy. Their partnership goes far beyond the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics, opening doors for creative collaboration that spans museums, technology, and the arts.
Spain's Figure Skating Team Thrives on Global Partnerships
Spain is building a competitive Olympic figure skating team despite minimal ice infrastructure, thanks to international athletes who've made the country their home. At Milano-Cortina 2026, six of Spain's figure skaters were born abroad, proving collaboration can overcome resource gaps.
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.
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.
South Korea Sends Record 11 Snowboarders to Milano Games
South Korea is breaking new ground at the 2026 Winter Olympics with its largest snowboarding team ever, led by three teenage world champions. After decades of dominance in ice sports, this marks a historic shift for the nation's winter athletics.