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Mikaela Shiffrin breaks eight-year Olympic drought with brilliant slalom gold

The American went eight races without an Olympic medal before triumphing in her favourite discipline on Wednesday

The Independent UK

The 2026 Winter Olympics are the most geographically dispersed ever – here’s why that could be a good thing

Italy’s 2026 Winter Olympics have been described as the most regionally distributed Winter Games ever staged. Events are spread across more than 22,000 km², taking in Milan, as well as the towns of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Valtellina, Val di Fiemme and Livigno in the Alps.

The Conversation

The Winter Olympics feel like a 90s snowboarding game, and I’m here for it

Milano Cortina has cutting‑edge replays, chase‑cam drones and exuberant commentary bringing a wave of unexpected nostalgia for anyone who grew up on 90s extreme‑sports games

The Guardian - UK

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5 figure skating movies and shows that actually get the sport right —and where to watch them

From Olympic-level drama to "enemies-to-lovers" romances, these skating shows and movies truly stick the landing.

Tom’s Guide

Rebecca Morrison’s final throw keeps Britain in Olympic curling medal hunt

Morrison was “absolutely delighted with the outcome” of the must-win encounter.

The Independent UK

At the Olympics and beyond, women's sports media outlets are writing their own playbooks

Alongside the historic growth of women’s sports, the women’s sports media ecosystem is likewise flourishing, and outlets like TOGETHXR, The GIST, Just Women’s Sports, The IX Sports, GOALS and Good Game with Sarah Spain are expanding their reach and reshaping the industry

The Independent UK

Sit, stay, run: Dog gatecrashes Olympic sprint, crosses finish line - watch

A surprise guest stole the show at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. An unregistered dog dashed onto the cross-country ski course during the women's team free sprint. The enthusiastic canine chased competitors, even crossing the finish line. Officials eventually intervened, escorting the four-legged interloper off the piste. His unscheduled Olympic bid…

The Times of India

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From cursing curlers to comeback: is Canada on the turnaround after slow Olympic start?

The Canadians began the Milano Cortina Games with a cheating scandal and a gold drought. In the second week of action, it’s woe Canada no more

The Guardian - US

“The French Pair Have A Bad Energy”: Ice Dancers Slammed For Smug Response After Defeating US

“Of course they had a cocky response, they're French,” a critic snarkily said after the French ice dancers controversially won gold over their American rivals.

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Winter Olympics briefing: Italy’s blades of glory deliver a lights-out performance

Davide Ghiotto, Andrea Giovannini and Michele Malfatti thrashed the world record-holders, world champions and favourites

The Guardian - UK

Meet the first camera operator to skate on ice at Winter Olympics

Former US ice dancer Jordan Cowan now skates on the Olympic rink as a camera operator, giving viewers for the first time a close look at figure skaters’ emotions

The Independent UK

An 87-Year-Old Grandpa Flew To The Olympics For His Grandson's Girlfriend, But It's The Knitwear That's Too Adorable

This is too cute.

Cinemablend

Olympic skiers Vonn and Shiffrin voice concerns over global warming amid glaciers crisis

Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are concerned by the impact that global warming is having on glaciers

The Independent UK

Olympic figure skaters offer wellness tips for weekend athletes. The 'hard ice always wins'

The figure skaters at the Winter Olympics make it look easy

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Simone Biles Addresses Her Status for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

The 11-time Olympic medalist detailed where she’s at in her decision-making process for the Summer Games.

Sports Illustrated

Team USA vs. Canada: Three Bold Predictions for Women’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal Game

The U.S. will look to win its third Olympic gold medal in women’s ice hockey on Thursday against Canada.

The Independent UK

The controversial Russian teenager closing in on an Olympic medal

18-year-old figure skater Adeliia Petrosian is fifth in the standings with a free skate still to come

The Guardian - UK

‘The whole spirit of curling is dead’: meltdown on the ice as ruckus rumbles on

The row between Sweden and Canada over an accusation of a double-touch continues to cast a shadow over the Winter Olympics

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Ilia Malinin Says Tom Brady, Steph Curry Reached Out After Olympic Collapse

The American figure skater discussed his stunning fall in the free skate.

Sports Illustrated

Simone Biles Sent Private Message to Ilia Malinin After Heartbreaking Olympic Collapse

Biles was among those sending words of encouragement to the American superstar after he shockingly missed the podium in the men’s individual final at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

Marathons on Every Continent. Cancer Research Fundraising. What Can’t This U.S. Olympian Do?

At 14, Winter Vinecki set a world record as the youngest person to run a marathon on all seven continents. Now a law student, the 2026 Winter Olympics is just another milestone.

The Independent UK

Florida man indicted for supplying banned drugs in case involving US sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams

Federal authorities have charged a Florida man with providing banned substances to an athlete in a case involving the 45-month doping ban handed to Olympic sprinter Marvin Bracy-Williams

The Independent UK

A cheating claim violated the 'spirit of curling' at the Olympics. The sport is moving on

Global interest in curling surged when a cheating controversy erupted at the Winter Olympics

Sports Illustrated

A Mystery Illness Terrorized Her Youth. Now, Olympic Bobsledder Jadin O’Brien Is Shining a Light

Recruited on Instagram by Elana Meyers Taylor, the Notre Dame track champion only took up bobsled last year. But it’s far from the biggest challenge she’s had to overcome.

AAP

Hickman faces slopestyle hurdles of heavy snow and baby

Ally Hickman's coach Ryan Tiene has rushed back to his pregnant wife's side with the 16-year-old snowboarder managing a delay in the Olympic slopestyle final.

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