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Jessie Diggins to compete for skiathlon gold in her first event of 2026 Winter Olympics

What to watch for in the first cross-country skiing event taking place Saturday, Feb. 7, at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

How a ‘big crash’ prevented Team USA’s first 2026 Olympics medal

A “big crash” Saturday morning dashed Team USA’s hopes of capturing its first medal of the Winter Olympics. Star cross-country skier and three-time Olympic medalist Jessie Diggins was a favorite to be the first American to reach the podium as she competed in the women’s skiathlon on the first day of competition.

Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland wins men’s downhill, first gold medal of Milan Cortina Olympics

Swiss racer Franjo von Allmen has taken home the first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games by winning the downhill.
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All the past Winter Olympics sites throughout history

Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been hosted.

Lindsey Vonn’s First Olympics Downhill Training Run With Torn ACL Was a Success

Lindsey Vonn survived her first downhill training run at the Milan Cortina Games a week after tearing her ACL.

How is Olympic opening ceremony order of countries determined?

Greece, as always, will be the first country introduced in the Parade of Nations for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Israel’s first Olympic bobsled team heads to Italy in bid they have dubbed ‘Shul Runnings’

A handful of diverse athletes — a pole-vaulter, sprinter, shot-putter, rugby player, and former Olympian in skeleton — will compete as Israel's first bobsled team during this year's Milan Cortina Winter Games,