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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.
After two tragic training deaths in less than a year, Alpine skiing is making sweeping safety changes ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says everything is on the table to protect athletes.
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.
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.
Alaska's Gus Schumacher just made history by winning Team USA's first-ever men's Olympic cross-country skiing team medal. The 25-year-old Anchorage native and teammate Ben Ogden captured silver in the team sprint, cementing Alaska's legacy in Olympic skiing.
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.
Two Australian skiers just became their nation's first-ever Olympic finalists in cross-country team sprint, ending decades of waiting. Lars Young Vik and Hugo Hinckfuss skied into the history books at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
Just hours before winning his third medal, teenage ski jumper Kacper Tomasiak attended Mass to thank God for his historic victories. The 19-year-old became the first Polish ski jumper ever to win three medals at a single Winter Olympics.
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.
Dave Ryding, Britain's most accomplished slalom skier, completed his fifth and final Winter Olympics with pride after finishing 17th in his event. The 39-year-old's journey from British ski racer to Olympic competitor inspires a new generation.
Lindsey Vonn crashed during her final race before the Winter Olympics, injuring her left knee but declaring her Olympic dream "not over." The 41-year-old skiing icon, who made a stunning comeback last season after six years away, is working with doctors to compete in Milan Cortina next week.
Sarah Schleper, 46, will compete in her seventh Winter Olympics alongside her 17-year-old son Lasse in alpine skiing, making history as Mexico's first mother-son Olympic duo. The teen secured his spot through international rankings after years of training in Europe and Mexico City.
A controversy over women's ski suits at the 2022 Olympics sparked a complete overhaul of how jumpers are measured and judged. The new system debuts at the 2026 Winter Olympics, promising fairness for all athletes.
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.
Austria claimed victory in the first-ever Olympic men's super team ski jump, bringing home their first skiing medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games. The new two-person format showcased emerging talent alongside seasoned champions, creating fresh opportunities for athletes worldwide.
Olympic champion Ryoyu Kobayashi is heading to the Milano-Cortina Winter Games with calm confidence and two recent World Cup wins under his belt. The 29-year-old ski jumper from Japan isn't worried about defending his gold medal—he's focused on delivering the kind of soaring flights that inspire a nation.
Philipp Raimund conquered his fear of heights to win Olympic gold in ski jumping at age 25, his first major individual title. The German athlete who works with a mental coach to manage his phobia delivered the performance of his life in Predazzo, Italy.
Sweden's cross-country skiing team just gained a leader who knows what it takes to reach the podium. Olympic silver medalist Niklas Jonsson is taking the reins as national team manager, bringing decades of athletic and business experience to the role.
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.
After crashing and losing a ski during an Olympic relay, Sweden's Ebba Andersson literally ran with one ski under her arm and still helped her team clinch silver. What seemed like a total disaster turned into one of the most inspiring comebacks of the 2026 Winter Games.
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