Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland wins men’s downhill, first gold medal of Milan Cortina Olympics

Swiss racer Franjo von Allmen has taken home the first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games by winning the downhill.

What is skimo? The new Olympic sport that’s half ski race, half mountain climb

Competitors ascend steep slopes with ‘skins’ on their skis, strap gear to their backpacks, and race downhill in a test of endurance and precision. Move over, figure skating and ice hockey: There’s a new Olympic sport taking to the slopes of Italy.

Heavy medal: Downhill bronze winner Dominik Paris of Italy sings in a rock band when not ski racing

Over his career, Paris has won 24 World Cup races and a world championship in the super-G in 2019. But an Olympic medal has eluded him. His best finish in his nine previous races was fourth in the downhill at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games.
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Olympians and scientists explain how machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier

U.S. Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science to the rising risk of crashes.

Olympics inspire ski racers’ pizzas at Cortina restaurant ahead of 2026 Games

As Cortina prepares to host events for the 2026 Winter Olympics, a local restaurant is celebrating the town’s love of ski racing and Italian food.