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luge is making history at the Winter Olympics

How Luge Is Making History at the Winter Olympics

An Olympic sport that sleighs? That’s luge—French for sled—in which athletes lie on their backs on a small sled, feet outstretched, and race down an ice track at about 100 mph without mechanical break...

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2026 Winter Olympics Top Athletes, Event Schedule and Medal History

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Go inside the incredible 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan

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The history and statistics of which countries win the most medals in the Winter Olympics

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics are about to start, but how have countries statistically fared in previous Winter Games?

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What to expect from the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

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Cortina is abuzz for the Winter Olympics. Co-host Milan not so much

In Milan you could easily miss that the Games are about to start.

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The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics get underway: Action in photos

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2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA women's hockey schedule, results and standings on its quest for gold

Skier Lindsey Vonn says ACL is '100% gone'

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How many Olympics has Lindsey Vonn been to? Team USA skier's medals, history

Lindsey Vonn is back on the Winter Olympic stage with Team USA at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's a look at her Winter Olympic history.

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Lindsey Vonn's teammates confident she can compete at Olympics after ACL tear

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Lindsey Vonn Ready for Her First Olympic Downhill Training Run to Test Injured Left Knee

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Veteran Vonn completes training run despite torn ACL

American skier Lindsey Vonn successfully completed her mandatory downhill training run at the Winter Olympics just one week after rupturing her left anterior cruciate ligament.

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Vonn's composed training run fuels coach Svindal's medal belief

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Lindsey Vonn Takes Another Downhill Training Run And ... Whoa

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Everyone is asking the same Lindsey Vonn ACL question for Olympics

The United States skiing legend still plans to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the upcoming days in Italy.

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Injured Vonn takes crucial step towards Olympic medal dream

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Winter Olympics highlights Feb. 6: Star-studded opening ceremony kicks off 2026 Games in Milan Cortina

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18 fun facts about the Olympics through the years

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.

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10 Powerful Photos That Show NBC's Vibrant History at the Olympics

From the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, NBC is there for the action.

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IOC President Kirsty Coventry makes history as first woman to declare the Olympic Games open

Kirsty Coventry, the first female IOC President, declared the Winter Olympics open Friday. This year's Games are historic in more than one way. Here's why. (AP)

Dog sled, ski ballet and other sports you could once see at the Winter Olympics

For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.

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Full speed skating schedule for 2026 Winter Olympics

Here's the full speed skating schedule for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026 Winter Olympics: Live updates, results and how to watch

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. Get the latest news, results, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

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A Brief History of Political Protest at the Olympics

American athletes have spoken out this week on ICE’s actions in Minnesota, joining a long tradition of Team USA using their Olympic platform to speak out.

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2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony live updates: Parade of athletes underway; Mariah Carey performs

Get the latest news on the Milan Cortina Olympics as preparations begin for the 2026 Winter Games. The opening ceremony kicks off on Friday, Feb. 6.