
BBC Sport Explores Scheme for Winter Olympic Athletes
BBC Sport is exploring a special scheme that has successfully taken athletes to gold medal glory in Winter Olympic sports they had never tried before.
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BBC Sport is exploring a special scheme that has successfully taken athletes to gold medal glory in Winter Olympic sports they had never tried before.
Olympic athletes have elected a Korean bobsled pilot and an Estonian biathlete to represent them on the International Olympic Committee.
Athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Games have elected a South Korean bobsled pilot and an Estonian biathlete to represent them at the International Olympic Committee.
Three accomplished Olympians share their insights and experiences regarding the food options and dining environment within the Olympic Village during the Games.
When figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze's behaviour towards her pupils was branded "chilling to see" at the last Winter Olympics, it was hard to see her returning - but she is back for Milan-Cortin
Elite athletes like Ilia Malinin often face mental blocks known as 'the yips' or 'twisties' during high-pressure events like the Olympics, which can sometimes contribute to their resilience.

Eve Muirhead expresses optimism that 'Super Saturday,' with gold medal opportunities for Bruce Mouat's curling team and Zoe Atkin in ski halfpipe, could lead to Team GB's most successful Winter Olympics.
The NBC President was asked whether the network's Olympic coverage exacerbates pressure on athletes, addressing the stress placed on heavily hyped competitors.
Biathlon, a sport combining rifle shooting and cross-country skiing, originated from Scandinavian military training exercises, with several U.S. Olympic athletes balancing sport and service.
American figure skater Ilia Malinin has broken his silence on Instagram regarding the mounting pressure of social media for Olympic athletes.
A list highlights eight prominent Olympic athletes, including Jim Thorpe and Lance Armstrong, who have had their medals revoked due to various controversies.
While elite athletes often push through pain for victory, everyday exercisers are advised to distinguish between normal soreness and actual pain when testing their physical boundaries.

A Pittsburgh-based doctor and former Team USA mental health coach shared insights into how Olympic athletes prepare mentally for the immense pressure of competition.
Norway's Jens Lurås Oftebro won his third gold medal at the Milan/Cortina Olympics in the Nordic combined team sprint, while Germany struggled.
The inaugural Enhanced Games, a controversial competition, will feature famous Olympic names like Britain’s Ben Proud and USA’s Fred Kerley.
The Wall Street Journal highlights various Olympic athletes, including the fastest man on skates, America's 'hockey unicorn,' and an ex-couple competing in an intimate sport.

This cluster explores various aspects surrounding the Olympic Games, including how athletes store their medals, controversies over music copyright, the potential for electronic coaching, and the disqualification of athletes due to 'forever chemicals.'