Milano Cortina 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, begin on February 6, promising record gender balance with women comprising 47% of participants. Team USA boasts athletes from states like Colorado, Washington, and Michigan across disciplines including alpine skiing, snowboarding, and hockey. Norway leads predictions for most gold medals at 63%, followed by the U.S. at 18%.

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Italy's 57-year-old wheelchair curler Egidio Marchese is preparing for the Milano Cortina Paralympics, confident that a medal is achievable in the host nation's Games. Hailing from southern Italy, Marchese has overcome a life-changing accident to lead his team in the sport's mixed team and new mixed doubles events. With strong recent performances, he believes Italy can challenge powerhouses like China and Canada.

Alpine Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced on January 26, 2026, a roster of 20 athletes selected for Team Canada in alpine skiing and ski cross at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The team combines experienced Olympians with debutants, qualified through World Cup results and FIS quotas. This group aims to build on Canada's legacy of 12 alpine and 7 ski cross Olympic medals.

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Finnish skier Johanna Matintalo claimed her maiden FIS Cross Country World Cup win in the women's 20km classic mass start in Goms, Switzerland, edging out Jessie Diggins of the USA by 0.9 seconds. The 29-year-old, a short-distance specialist, timed her sprint perfectly on the final climb to finish ahead of Astrid Øyre Slind of Norway in third. This triumph comes just weeks before the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open on February 6 in Italy, featuring dispersed venues across northern regions for sustainability. IOC President Kirsty Coventry highlighted added logistical challenges from the spread-out sites. Climate change has warmed host areas, increasing reliance on artificial snow and raising safety concerns for athletes.

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Kamloops resident Al Cameron, a veteran in curling media, is set to work his fifth Olympic Games as Team Canada's curling media attaché at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. The 60-year-old will support athletes like Rachel Homan and Brad Jacobs in handling international press. Cameron reflects on past experiences, from gold-medal celebrations to near-misses, while anticipating the traditional winter setting of Cortina d'Ampezzo.