Ski jumping kicks off at Milan Cortina 2026 with the women's individual normal hill competition. Slovenian Nika Prevc is the heavy favorite to win gold, though Japan could bring the heat.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

Ski mountaineering makes its Olympic debut on Feb. 19. In the simplest terms, skimo involves athletes climbing up a mountain and skiing down it.

Both international and Olympic ski jumpers reach 55 mph speeds at Wisconsin's Snowflake tournament, one of the sport's oldest competitions in tiny Westby.

The skintight suits skiers wear are not for aesthetics; they help control the physics of air. Loose fabric increases drag and can even generate lift, much like a wingsuit worn by skydivers. Tight-fitting clothing minimizes these effects, making competition fairer by leveling the field for all athletes.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are officially underway as competition picks up speed on Day 1 today. After yesterday’s opening ceremony, there is a full schedule of events today, with gold medals on the line in men’s and women’s downhill skiing,

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