Winter Sports

With a dry January behind them and scant snow in the forecast, locals in Jackson, Wyoming, are making the most of sunny conditions on the groomed cross-country ski tracks in Grand Teton National Park. Photographer Nick Sulzer documented skiers beneath the iconic Tetons as winter's slow start eases into activity.

February 02, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Margie Freed, a 28-year-old from Apple Valley, Minnesota, has earned a spot on the United States Olympic biathlon team for the Milan Cortina Games next February. Just three years after her first biathlon race, Freed transitioned from cross-country skiing to the demanding sport that combines endurance with marksmanship. Despite her novice status, her rapid progress has secured her place among elite athletes.

The Brainerd Nordic Ski Club has postponed its annual Lumberjack Jaunt due to extreme cold temperatures. The event, originally set for January 24, will now take place on Sunday, February 1, at the Northland Arboretum. Times and location remain unchanged, with activities starting at 10 a.m.

January 14, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Japan's bobsleigh team has lost its chance to compete in the men's two-man event at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics due to a misunderstanding of qualification rules by the national federation. The error stemmed from failing to account for a rule change by the international body. The federation has apologized to its athletes.

Biathlete Anna Magnusson claimed third place in the pursuit race at the World Cup in Östersund. The Swede followed up her sprint podium with a strong performance and perfect shooting in the final standing. Victory went to Austrian Lisa Hauser.

November 23, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

South Korean speed skater Kim Jun-ho claimed his second straight medal at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Calgary, Canada, by winning bronze in the men's 500 meters. He had secured gold the previous day with the same time. On the same day, Chung Jae-won took silver in the men's mass start.