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Olympic Slalom Drama and Winter Sports Highlights

Norway's Atle Lie McGrath experienced an emotional meltdown after losing a gold medal in the Olympic slalom, while Switzerland's Loic Meillard secured the slalom gold. Meanwhile, predictions are out for the Czechia vs. Denmark men's Olympic hockey game.

16 Feb, 14:02 — 16 Feb, 17:56

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Fox News3h ago

American Olympian disqualified from ski jumping competition over equipment issue

American Olympian Annika Belshaw was disqualified from the large hill ski jumping event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games over an equipment violation.

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Yahoo3h ago

Rap to rev up, soul to calm down: Freestyle skiers pick their soundtracks at the Winter Olympics

Standing atop a makeshift 15-story tower, moments before hurtling down a nauseatingly steep slope for the big air jump at the Winter Olympics, freestyle skier Evan McEachran still needed that little extra burst of adrenaline. Earphones snug inside his crash helmet, McEachran got revved up listening to some rap while mentally going through the routine of acrobatic twists and turns he was about to perform while flying through the frosty night air in the Italian Alps. In the big air event, skiers gain momentum sliding down a huge ramp before they jump and perform complex tricks.

By JOSEPH WILSON

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The Independent3h ago

Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale have inspired next generation – GB coach

The pair won mixed team snowboard-cross gold.

By Mark Staniforth

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NHK World3h ago

スキージャンプ 男子スーパーチーム【速報予定】二階堂と小林

ミラノ・コルティナオリンピック、スキージャンプは今大会最後の種目となる男子スーパーチームが、このあと午前3時から始まります。日本は1人目に今大会4つめのメダル獲得を目指す絶好調の二階堂蓮選手、2人目にエースの小林陵侑選手が出場します。最新情報をお伝えします。

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BBC3h ago

How are points scored in ski and snowboard big air?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how points are scored in Big Air and the different moves part of an athlete's trick.

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NYT3h ago

‘Tina’ and ‘Milo’ Olympic Mascot Toys Are Almost as Tough to Get as a Medal

Fans have fallen hard for plush dolls representing Tina and Milo, the mascots of Italy’s Winter Games.

By Andrew Keh

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The Guardian4h ago

Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 day 10 – in pictures

Check out the best images from day 10 of the Games, from alpine skiing to medal-biting celebrations Continue reading...

By Guardian sport

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AP6h ago

Fontana extends medal record as Italy wins Olympic short track mixed team relay - AP News

Fontana extends medal record as Italy wins Olympic short track mixed team relay  AP News

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cnbc6h ago

Here’s how much athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics get for winning medals

For athletes at the ongoing 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, a podium finish can come with six-figure checks.

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