2026 Winter Olympics

Crowded US curling club learn-to-curl session with newcomers inspired by 2026 Olympics, capturing surge in participation.

Curling experiences surge in interest after 2026 Winter Olympics

07 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics have sparked a significant increase in curling participation across the United States, with clubs reporting hundreds of newcomers at learn-to-curl events. USA Curling notes this boom is larger than in previous Olympic cycles, driven by extensive television coverage and strong team performances. As the Paralympics begin, the trend shows potential to reshape the sport's growth in America.

Aigner siblings win gold in para alpine downhill

Austria's Aigner siblings each claimed gold medals in the men's and women's downhill vision impaired categories at the para alpine events in Milan Cortina. Their achievements add to the family's notable Paralympic legacy. The wins highlight the siblings' success in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Astrid Oeyre Slind extends career to target 2027 world title

06 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Norway's Astrid Oeyre Slind has decided to continue her cross-country skiing career after a challenging period following the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 38-year-old, who secured relay gold in Milan but faced individual disappointments, now aims for an individual medal at the 2027 Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun. She expressed renewed motivation despite initial post-Games frustration.

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Winter storm postpones women's freeski halfpipe final at 2026 Olympics

A winter storm warning has delayed the women's freeski halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by one day, affecting competitors including reigning world champion Zoe Atkin and defending Olympic champion Eileen Gu. Atkin, who qualified first, is set to challenge for gold after overcoming personal fears in the sport. The event highlights Atkin's journey and family ties in British skiing history.

Equipment testers ski more than olympic athletes in italy

21 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

At the 2026 winter olympics in lago di tesero, italy, norwegian equipment testers are logging far more miles on cross-country skis than the competing athletes. Retired racers mats iversen and pål trøan aune test waxes and grinds by skiing dozens of laps daily on a small track. Their work ensures norway's skis perform optimally, contributing to successes like johannes hosflot klaebo's gold medals.

Dog Nazgul interrupts women's cross-country ski race at 2026 Olympics

A stray dog named Nazgul joined skiers in the final stretch of the women's team sprint cross-country skiing qualification at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Tesero, Italy. The 2-year-old Czechoslovakian Wolfdog crossed the finish line alongside athletes, drawing cheers from spectators. The incident caused minimal disruption to the event on February 18.

Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher secure silver in men's team sprint

19 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

Team USA's Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher earned a silver medal in the men's team sprint free at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina. The duo finished just 1.4 seconds behind gold medalists Norway, marking Ogden's second silver of the Games. This achievement represents the United States' third cross-country skiing medal at the event.

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