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After years of dedication, French Alpine skier Romane Miradoli claimed silver in the Super-G at the Milan-Cortina Olympics at age 31. Her achievement marks the first Olympic medal for a French woman in Alpine skiing in nearly a quarter century.
Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen just made Olympic history, becoming only the third male skier ever to win three gold medals at a single Winter Games. The 24-year-old's super-G victory in Bormio puts him alongside legendary names from 1956 and 1968.
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just became the most decorated Winter Olympic gold medalist in history. The Norwegian cross-country skier earned his ninth gold medal at Milan Cortina 2026, breaking a record that stood for decades.
When Olympic skier Breezy Johnson announced her engagement, Taylor Swift joined fans in celebrating the happy news. The brief but heartfelt exchange brought joy to followers of both the athlete and the pop superstar.
In his first-ever Olympic race, 24-year-old Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen captured gold in the men's downhill, beating a hometown favorite by just half a second. The thrilling win kicked off the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics with heart-pounding speed and split-second drama.
Johannes Høsflot Klaebo just shattered a 50-year-old Winter Olympics record by winning his sixth gold medal at a single Games. The Norwegian cross-country skier collapsed in joy after crossing the finish line, cementing his place as the second-most decorated Olympic gold medalist in history.
America's most decorated Olympic cross-country skier is trading snow for mountains. After retiring with four Olympic medals, Jessie Diggins is channeling her legendary endurance into ultramarathon running while championing mental health awareness.
A small-town Vermont skier who won America's first Olympic cross-country medal in 1976 created a youth ski program that's now producing Olympic champions. Fifty years later, his legacy just helped another Vermonter reach the podium.
After missing three Olympic selections for New Zealand, Piera Hudson never gave up on her dream. Now she's making history as the UAE's first Winter Olympics alpine skier.
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just made Winter Olympics history, winning his sixth gold medal at a single Games. The 28-year-old secured the record-breaking victory in the men's 50km mass start, bringing his career total to 11 Olympic golds.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo just became the first athlete ever to win six gold medals at a single Winter Olympics, sweeping every men's cross-country skiing event at Milano Cortina 2026. The Norwegian superstar now holds 11 Olympic golds across his career, second only to swimming legend Michael Phelps.
A Swiss alpine skier captured the first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics and didn't stop there. Franjo von Allmen went on to win three gold medals total, turning his Olympic dreams into reality on the slopes of Milan Cortina.
Three Vermont skiers returned home as Olympic medalists, ending decades-long droughts and proving that training in harsh New England winters builds champions. Their community celebrated the historic wins together in Stowe.
Winston Tang, 19, is making history as Guinea-Bissau's first Winter Olympics athlete, competing in slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games. The Utah-born skier is following his father's Olympic legacy while opening doors for future African winter sports athletes.
After winning Olympic gold, alpine skier Breezy Johnson received a surprise marriage proposal at the finish line from her partner Connor Watkins. Their love story began on Bumble in 2023, when Watkins had no idea he was dating an elite Olympic athlete.
Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just became only the second athlete ever to win 10 Olympic gold medals, matching a milestone held exclusively by swimming legend Michael Phelps. The 29-year-old cross-country skier secured his latest victory in the men's team sprint at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Jessie Diggins, America's most decorated cross-country skier, stores her three Olympic medals in tote bags instead of displaying them at home. The retiring champion says staying humble and focused on daily joy matters more than past victories.
Pro skier Luca Harrington has dominated competitions for two years straight, collecting eight World Cup podiums, four X Games medals, and an Olympic medal. The 23-year-old New Zealander opened up about his rapid rise in freestyle skiing and representing his country on the world's biggest stage.
At the 2025 Winter Olympics, skiers from Jamaica, Kenya, Eritrea, Madagascar, South Africa, and Benin gathered to support each other and advocate for more resources for athletes from smaller nations. Their message: winter sports belong to everyone, and representation matters.
Johannes Hoesflot Klæbo just became one of only four athletes to win 10 Winter Olympic gold medals, matching three legendary Norwegian skiers. With three more events left at Milano Cortina 2026, the 29-year-old cross-country skiing sensation could break the record within days.
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