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Journalistic Questioning at Olympics Goes Viral
Sportdennik-n7h ago

Journalistic Questioning at Olympics Goes Viral

A viral moment from the Olympics involved a journalist asking acrobatic skier Eileen Gu if her two silver medals were 'two medals won or two golds lost,' sparking a debate on critical questioning in sports journalism.

US military buildup in Middle East as tensions with Iran rise
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US military buildup in Middle East as tensions with Iran rise

Iran and the United States are sliding rapidly towards military conflict as hopes fade for a diplomatic solution to their standoff over Tehran’s nuclear program, officials on both sides and diplomats

Skiers stranded by California avalanche used iPhone SOS feature to seek help
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Skiers stranded by California avalanche used iPhone SOS feature to seek help

Apple’s feature, which connects phone to satellite, helped first responders find survivors as they waited under tarp California’s deadliest avalanche killed at least eight people in a ski group near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday. The six survivors used the iPhone’s emergency SOS feature to help first responders find them as they waited under a tarp and discovered some of the bodies, according to the Nevada county sheriff. Apple’s feature, introduced in 2022, allows users to text law enforcement, even if there’s no cell service or wifi by connecting the phone to a satellite. First responders reached the skiers’ location and learned of the six survivors based on conversations held through the feature, Sheriff Shannan Moon said at a press conference on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Same scorer, same opponent, same medal, 12 years on!
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Same scorer, same opponent, same medal, 12 years on!

Alina Muller repeats history from Sochi in 2014, scoring an overtime winner as Switzerland beat Sweden 2-1 to claim bronze in the women's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Eight Skiers Dead, One Missing in US Avalanche
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Eight Skiers Dead, One Missing in US Avalanche

An avalanche in the US has resulted in the deaths of eight skiers, with another still missing, marking it as one of the deadliest avalanches since 1981.

Avalanches Kill Two Skiers in Austrian Alps
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Avalanches Kill Two Skiers in Austrian Alps

Two individuals, a 21-year-old Slovakian and a 41-year-old Austrian, died in separate avalanches in Tyrol and Styria while skiing off-piste, bringing the total avalanche fatalities in Austria to seven within 48 hours.

Michelin wins from Simon as France rule; Wierer and Preuss retire
SportYahoo1d ago

Michelin wins from Simon as France rule; Wierer and Preuss retire

Oceane Michelin roared from fourth place after the final shooting to her biggest career success in the form of Olympic mass start gold ahead of team-mate Julia Simon from the dominant French team on Saturday. Czech surprise skier Tereza Vobornikova had led after the fourth trip to the shooting range but Michelin was only eight seconds back in fourth and fought back to get her first individual gold.

Skiers Evacuate Before Avalanche Hits
SportNYT2d ago

Skiers Evacuate Before Avalanche Hits

A group of skiers narrowly avoided an avalanche by evacuating their cabins before the snowslide occurred, with one skier suggesting a different outcome if they had stayed.

British Olympic skier who competed in slalom at Cortina dies
SportYahoo4d ago

British Olympic skier who competed in slalom at Cortina dies

Jocelyn Murray, a skier who represented Great Britain at the 1956 Winter Olympics, died Feb. 11. The death of Murray, who competed under the name Jocelyn Wardrop-Moore, was not reported in the British media until Wednesday. MORE: Ilia Malinin reveals…

Olympic skier Eileen Gu shut down a reporter's 'ridiculous perspective' when asked if her 2 silver medals are '2 golds lost'
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Olympic skier Eileen Gu shut down a reporter's 'ridiculous perspective' when asked if her 2 silver medals are '2 golds lost'

22-year-old Gen Zer Eileen Gu is being applauded online for her confident and no-nonsense response to a journalist's question. Wang Peng/Xinhua via Getty Images Olympic skier Eileen Gu shut down a question on whether winning two silver medals was "two golds lost." Gu, representing China, responded confidently, emphasizing her historic achievements. Gu's response aligns with Gen Z's candid narratives at this Winter Olympics. Five-time Olympic medalist Eileen Gu just shut down a reporter's question asking if she'd "lost" two gold medals by finishing second in her events. The 22-year-old Olympic freeskier, who was born in the US and is representing China in the 2026 Winter Olympics, was responding to a reporter who asked whether Gu felt disappointed not to win gold in Milan. "Do you see these as two silvers gained or two golds lost?" the journalist asked a press conference following her second silver at these games. During her Winter Olympic debut in Beijing in 2022, Gu won two golds. Gu immediately laughed off his question and, without hesitation, said: "I am the most decorated female freeskier in history. I think that is an answer in and of itself." "How do I say this? Winning a medal at the Olympics is a life-changing experience for every athlete." "Doing it five times is exponentially harder, because every medal is equally hard for me, but everybody else's expectations rise, right? And so the two medals lost situation, to be quite frank with you, I think it's kind of a ridiculous perspective to take," she added. Zing! The clip quickly garnered significant attention online. You got to give lots of credit to Eileen Gu for responding brilliantly back to the reporter with great confidence. She looked him in the eye said that was a "ridiculous perspective" without any hesitation or fear. 😁 pic.twitter.com/fPz5uQIosT — Alvin Foo (@alvinfoo) February 18, 2026 Alvin Foo, venture partner at Chain Valley Capital, reposted the clip on his X feed, writing, "You got to give lots of credit to Eileen Gu for responding brilliantly back to the reporter with great confidence." "She looked him in the eye said that was a "ridiculous perspective" without any hesitation or fear," he added. Foo's post has received over 700,000 views. Other posts praising Gu for being confident and poised gained thousands of views. Gu's messaging and self-advocacy follow the trend of what Business Insider's Amanda Yen recently dubbed "The most Gen Z Olympics yet." It's been an Olympics full of public statements and oversharing, Yen wrote. This has included a Norwegian biathlete who confessed to cheating on his ex in a slopeside interview, and American figure skater Amber Glenn addressing discrimination against the queer community under President Donald Trump. Read the original article on Business Insider

Iivo Niskanen's High-Stakes Strategy in Sports
Opinionhelsingin-sanomat8h ago

Iivo Niskanen's High-Stakes Strategy in Sports

A commentary in Helsingin Sanomat discusses Finnish cross-country skier Iivo Niskanen's decision to put 'all his eggs in one basket,' highlighting the increased risks associated with such a high-stakes strategy.

Two Skiers Injured in Utah Avalanche
PoliticsNYT22h ago

Two Skiers Injured in Utah Avalanche

Two men were injured after being buried in an avalanche while skiing in a backcountry area of Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City, prompting officials to warn of unstable snow conditions.