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.
16 Feb, 02:00 — 16 Feb, 12:47
How outlets covered this
Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media post
The Independent‘Cool Runnings’ fan Lewis Hamilton backed for bobsleigh stardom after F1
APInside the secret text group of US figure skating Olympic gold medalists known as 'the OGM chain' - AP News
BBCTeam GB skeleton gold medallist says she discovered talent after Instagram ad
Daily SabahMilano-Cortina hosts remove worker after 'Free Palestine' chant
wsjIt’s the Most Intimate Sport at the Olympics. This Pair Is Doing It as Exes. - The Wall Street Journal
Coverage (6 sources)
Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media post
Ilia Malinin posted a video on social media Monday juxtaposing images of his many triumphs with a black-and-white image of the U.S. figure skater with his head buried in his hands, and a caption hinting at an “inevitable crash” amid the pressure of the Olympics while teasing that a “version of the story” is coming on Saturday. Malinin, who helped the U.S. clinch the team gold medal early in the Winter Games, was the heavy favorite to add another gold in the individual event.
By DAVE SKRETTA
Read at source →‘Cool Runnings’ fan Lewis Hamilton backed for bobsleigh stardom after F1
Lewis Hamilton has previously expressed an interest in trying his hand at bobsledding
By Alan Baldwin
Read at source →Inside the secret text group of US figure skating Olympic gold medalists known as 'the OGM chain' - AP News
Inside the secret text group of US figure skating Olympic gold medalists known as 'the OGM chain' AP News
Read at source →Team GB skeleton gold medallist says she discovered talent after Instagram ad
Tabitha Stoecker made history on Sunday by winning the first Olympic mixed team skeleton gold with teammate Matt Weston.
Read at source →Milano-Cortina hosts remove worker after 'Free Palestine' chant
Officials at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games said Sunday they had moved swiftly to preserve what they called “a neutral, respectful and welcoming environment” after a reta...
Read at source →It’s the Most Intimate Sport at the Olympics. This Pair Is Doing It as Exes. - The Wall Street Journal
It’s the Most Intimate Sport at the Olympics. This Pair Is Doing It as Exes. The Wall Street Journal
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