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The Joy of Six: unlikely Winter Olympics stars

From a cult hero ski jumper, to African bobsleigh pioneers and more, here are half a dozen unexpected heroes

The Guardian - UK

Every NHL Player Participating in 2026 Winter Olympics

A look at how many NHL players are representing each country participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

Events of the Winter Olympics: A Complete Breakdown of Every Sport and Discipline

The 2026 Winter Olympics begin on Feb. 6.

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Australian skier defies injuries to earn Olympic start

With Australia's Winter Olympians starting to arrive in Italy for the Games, alpine ace Madison Hoffman has overcome two knee reconstructions to be named.

AAP

Europe's rising diversity is not reflected at the Winter Olympics. Culture plays a big role

The U.S. is not alone in grappling with diversity in winter sports

The Independent UK

Lindsey Vonn heads to fifth Winter Olympics as Team USA announces roster

Lindsey Vonn is one of seven Team USA athletes who will be competing at a fifth Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

Team GB confirms final squad for Winter Olympics

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Full list of every Team GB athlete competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Team GB are in Italy with an unprecedented number of medal chances

The Independent UK

Dave Ryding and Mia Brookes lead 20-strong Team GB snow squad for Winter Olympics 2026

A star-studded Team GB snowsport squad has been announced for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy

The Independent UK

Ryan Wedding: Ex-Olympian and alleged drug kingpin accused of ordering dozens of murders arrested by FBI

Wedding is a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics 2026: Heated Rivalry TV stars named as official torchbearers

The world has gone mad for HBO's sports romance series, and now the Winter Olympics are getting in on the action by choosing stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie as official torchbearers.

Euronews

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

The Independent UK

Hudson Williams & Connor Storrie Named Torchbearers For The 2026 Winter Olympics

“They brought the heat. Now they’re carrying the torch.”

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Record medal haul in sight for Australian Olympic team

On target to top their previous medal best, Australia will send 53 athletes to the Winter Olympics in Italy led by superstars Jakara Anthony and Scotty James.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Tapped as Torchbearers for 2026 Winter Olympics

The stars of the hit HBO Max show are taking their talents to Europe.

The Guardian - US

Vonn, Shiffrin and Kim headline US ski and snowboard team for 2026 Olympics

Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim lead a 97-athlete US Ski & Snowboard roster for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

How climate change is threatening the future of Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics will rely on millions of cubic metres of artificial snow

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Four-time Olympian to take slice of sporting history

A four-time Olympian will become the first Australian man to compete in different sports at the Winter Olympics - and he may even do it at the same Games.

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New Omega dive watch is ready for snowier climbs

This Omega Seamaster is made to celebrate the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Euronews

‘Complete contradiction’: Meet the athletes calling out the 2026 Winter Olympics’ polluting sponsors

Just three sponsorship deals for the 2026 Olympic Games are predicted to generate 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.

The Guardian - US

JD Vance to lead US presidential delegation at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

US vice-president will attend opening ceremony alongside Marco Rubio, Usha Vance and former Olympic champions as Games begin on 6 February

The Independent UK

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on maiden European ice dance title

The British pair took bronze for the second year in a row, behind France’s Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Italy’s Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri

Euronews

These European cities won't be able to host future Winter Olympics due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

The Guardian - US

Canada cleared of US allegations they rigged skeleton qualifying for Winter Olympics

Canada’s skeleton team have been cleared of claims they rigged a qualifying event for the Winter Olympics and denied rival athletes a place at the Games

The Independent UK

Greenland biathlete pursues Olympic dream while anxious about 'terrrifying' threats to her homeland

Greenland biathlete Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

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