Winter Sports
Kim Yun-ji claims historic gold in para biathlon at Winter Paralympics
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South Korean para biathlete Kim Yun-ji won gold in the women's individual sitting event at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics. The 19-year-old finished the 12.5-kilometer race in 38 minutes and 0.01 seconds, securing Korea's first Winter Paralympic gold since 2018. Her victory marks the first gold medal for a Korean woman in the Winter Games.
German pairs skaters Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin lead the short program at the Figure Skating World Championships in Prague with 79.78 points. They called their tango routine the best of the season. The Georgian European champions trail by just 0.33 points.
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The Waupaca Curling Club in Wisconsin seeks to expand its community through youth programs and open invitations. Longtime members emphasize the sport's strategy, skill, and social aspects. As the 2025/2026 season ends, the club looks to Olympic momentum for new participants.
The Wyoming High School Nordic Skiing State Championships are set for this weekend at the Skyline Nordic Trail System near Pinedale. The event features freestyle and classic races for both girls and boys, with several defending champions returning. The championships were relocated from South Pass near Lander due to snow conditions.
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The Birchleggings Club held its annual post-Birkie awards breakfast on February 22 in Hayward, Wisconsin, recognizing long-time participants in the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski event. Skiers who have completed 20 or more Birkebeiners or Kortelopets received plaques for their achievements. Special Tony Wise Birkie Spirit awards went to Ernie St. Germaine and Steve Carmazon for their contributions to the event and the sport.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, northern Italy, offered more than athletic victories, with touching personal moments. From Lindsey Vonn's dramatic crash to emotional reactions and political gestures, athletes made headlines beyond medals. These stories highlight the human side of sports.
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The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on February 22 in Verona, Italy, with a celebration of the athletes' achievements over two weeks across northern Italy. This event was the first to officially include two host cities in its title and featured the most widespread venues ever, spanning about 22,000 square kilometers. South Korea met its goal by securing three gold medals among a total of 10.
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