ANTERSELVA, Italy (AP) — During the last three Winter Olympics, biathletes had to race at night on icy snow and lighted trails, at venues that had rarely been used, since they were built just for the Games — conditions that made racing more challenging for the athletes.

Russia and Belarus are banned from the Olympics because of their involvement in the war in Ukraine.

The women have their second downhill training run today, giving Lindsey Vonn one more chance to test her knee before Olympic competition begins.

A curling match at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games was affected briefly.

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics sparked discussions from the moment athletes entered, with each nation’s choice of attire becoming a focal point. The ceremony, where 92 national teams gathered simultaneously,

The Russians would have fielded one of the most talented teams in the tournament

Men’s downhill in Alpine skiing starts as the first medal event of the Milan Cortina Olympics and will take place Saturday, which is officially Day 1 of the Games