MYSTERIOUS: 22 - What They Never Told You

Winter Olympics briefing: the need for speed and a glut of skating records

Joep Wennemars went under the previous Olympic record in the men’s 1500m speed skating. But so did three others

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup, Winter Olympics and Hollywood legends

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, MMA, rugby league, skiing, skeleton and cricket?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

“The Public Had No Idea”: 17 Little-Known Facts And Shocking Stories About Olympic Athletes

The Olympic spotlight captures moments of glory, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. From unexpected professions to inspiring second acts, these examples show what life looks like for athletes once the competition ends.

Bored Panda · Feb 20

Alysa Liu Shared Classy Moment With Ami Nakai, Amber Glenn After Winning Olympic Gold

Liu wanted to celebrate her gold medal win with everyone around her.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19

Alysa Liu wins Winter Olympics gold to end US women’s 24-year figure skating drought

Alysa Liu completed a stunning comeback by winning the first Olympic women’s figure skating gold medal for the United States in 24 years

The Guardian - US · Feb 19

Figure skater Alysa Liu wins gold ending US Olypmic drought older than her

Liu’s triumph brings an end to a 24-year drought for an American woman in solo skating since 2002

The Independent UK · Feb 19

‘That was fun’: Keely Hodgkinson smashes world record set on day she was born

Olympic champion broke the 800m mark in France with a stunning run to prove she is in great form for next month’s world indoor championships

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Alysa Liu gives US its first women's figure skating Olympic gold in 24 years, bests Japanese rivals

Alysa Liu won Olympic gold for the U.S. in women’s figure skating, ending a 24-year drought

The Independent UK · Feb 19

JD Vance’s Comment On Eileen Gu’s Representation Sparks Fresh Backlash Against The Athlete

JD Vance has criticized Eileen Gu for competing as a Chinese athlete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite being born in the US, sparking severe backlash against her.

Bored Panda · Feb 19

Alysa Liu Wins Gold Individual Medal in Flawless Fashion in Women’s Figure Skating

The American ends a 20-year drought of no U.S. women medaling in the individual event at the Olympics.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19