
Canadian speed skater Valérie Maltais takes surprising bronze in women's 1,500m
Valérie Maltais of La Baie, Que., picked up her third medal at the Milano-Cortina Olympics and second bronze, keeping the retiring American Brittany Bowe off the podium.
Milano-Cortina Olympics: Speed Skating Women's 1500m Update
The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics continue, with updates from February 19-20 JST, focusing on Miho Takagi's pursuit of a gold medal in the women's 1500m speed skating event.
Japan Women's Curling Team Ends Tournament with Win Against China
Japan's women's curling team, already eliminated from the Milano-Cortina Olympics, concluded their tournament with a 9-6 victory over China, finishing with a 2-7 record.

SportThe Independent3d ago Ski Mountaineering Debuts at Winter Olympics, Featuring 'Breakdancing' and 'Hamster-like' Running
Ski mountaineering, a new sport combining fast-paced action with technical descents, will make its debut at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, described as 'breakdancing' with athletes 'running like hamsters'.

Human Interest and Quirky Moments at the Olympics
The Olympics are generating buzz with unique human interest stories, including ex-partners competing in an intimate sport and a collection of other weird moments like cursing curlers and a condom shortage.