Swiss Alpine skier Franjo von Allmen was crowned the first champion of the 2026 Winter Olympics as Italians Giovanni Franzoni ...

Swiss skier Franjo von Allmen claimed the first gold medal at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics with a swift victory in ...

Men's downhill skiing tops the bill at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday, with the first medals to be handed out ...

The tradition of the Olympic flame and cauldron dates back 100 years or more. More recently, it’s become a major design moment.

Alpine skiing has been on the Winter Games calendar since the fourth edition of the event in Germany, with downhill becoming a staple in 1948 in Switzerland. The mesmerizing speeds and incredible ...

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The 2026 Winter Olympics are here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome some of the best athletes in snow sports from across the world. It’s an exciting y ...

No other sport has such fun clothes ...

One athlete represents Puerto Rico in the Winter Olympics. Here's why the IOC lets the U.S. territory compete. (AP photo) ...

From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics.

From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the ...