It started with a fresh face from Switzerland named Franjo von Allmen bursting on the Olympic scene by grabbing the first of an historic three gold medals in ski racing.

Momentum built quickly on Wednesday, February 18, as the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered another day packed with precision, drama, and defining performances. By this stage of the Games,

Carve: A crisp turn referring to the technique used in Alpine ski racing. When carving, a skier turns their skis onto their edges, a metal strip fixed along the bottom of the ski, which can cut through ice or snow and allow skiers to perform precise turns necessary for a fast run on a race course.

Ski mountaineering is new to the Olympics, but it's actually one of the oldest forms of skiing. Here's more on the treacherous sport that pushes athletes to their limits.

Snowfall triggered a postponement of activities Tuesday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including snowboarding and skiing events in Livigno, Italy.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have featured a bit of everything, but even some fans were still left shocked by Wednesday’s cross-country skiing event. An unexpected dog stole the show during the cross-country skiing team sprint qualifying event,