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France celebrated a breakthrough moment as Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering's mixed relay event. The Winter Olympics added the high-altitude endurance sport to its program for the first time in 2026, giving athletes a fresh stage to showcase years of dedication.
Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet secured France's first Olympic gold in ski mountaineering as the grueling sport made its historic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games. The mixed relay victory showcased a thrilling new winter sport that combines climbing, endurance, and speed in a lung-busting race format.
A Polish mountaineer just earned a Guinness World Record for climbing two of the world's highest peaks in under two days without oxygen or assistance. Piotr Jerzy Krzyżowski's achievement represents a bold return to self-reliant climbing in an age of high-tech expeditions.
A brand new winter sport thrilled nearly sold-out crowds at the 2026 Winter Olympics as ski mountaineering made its historic debut in blizzard conditions. Switzerland and Spain claimed the first-ever gold medals in a sport that combines uphill sprinting, mountain climbing, and downhill skiing into one heart-pounding race.
A brand new winter sport captivated crowds as ski mountaineering made its first-ever Olympic appearance Thursday. Athletes sprinted uphill on skis through heavy snow in Italy, creating history and thrilling sold-out crowds.
Marianne Fatton just became the first person in history to win an Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering. The grueling Alpine sport made its debut at this year's Winter Olympics, and Switzerland claimed the historic first victory.
Australia made history at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics as the nation's first-ever ski mountaineering athletes competed in the sport's Olympic debut. Phillip Bellingham and Lara Hamilton represented their country in "skimo," a grueling combination of climbing, skiing, and high-speed descents.
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Ski mountaineering, a sport born from survival thousands of years ago, will explode onto the Olympic stage for the first time next month. Two American athletes are bringing this grueling uphill-downhill race to the world's biggest winter stage.
A sport that combines climbing mountains and skiing downhill just made its Olympic debut in Italy. Ski mountaineering, called "skimo," is the first entirely new Winter Olympics event in over two decades.
Two Australians will compete in skimo, an extreme winter sport making its Olympic debut in 2026. Despite equipment costs reaching $10,000 and training that leaves athletes "delirious," Phil Bellingham and Lara Hamilton are bringing this thrilling new sport down under.
After years away from competition, iconic athletes are making triumphant comebacks at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. From 41-year-old ski legend Lindsey Vonn to the long-awaited return of NHL superstars, these Games celebrate both fresh starts and new beginnings.
The Milan Cortina Winter Games are bringing feel-good stories you won't want to miss. From legendary athletes making stunning comebacks to a brand new sport debuting on the world stage, these Olympics are packed with inspiration.
A British Army veteran who lost both legs in Afghanistan has become the first double above-the-knee amputee to summit the highest mountain on each continent. Hari Budha Magar completed his final climb up Antarctica's Mount Vinson after years of training.
Fox News correspondent Mike Tobin successfully climbed Mount Everest and documented his journey in a new documentary that explores what drives people to tackle the world's tallest peak. His team experienced some of the best weather conditions climbers have seen in 20 years. #