2026 Winter Olympics, Alpine Skiing and Men's Downhill
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Freestyle skiing is set to commence at the 2026 Winter Olympics, so here's a rundown of the six different disciplines
The regulatory body for skiing on Friday dismissed as a “wild rumor” reports that ski jumpers are enhancing their groin area to gain distance as the Winter Olympics begins. A report by the German tabloid Bild last month suggested some ski jumpers were injecting hyaluronic acid in their genitals or wearing a condom-like sheath before undergoing rigorous checks on ski-suit sizing.
The athletes make it look easy. But rest assured, it is an intense ride down the mountain. Video footage captured by a drone shows what it’s like to go down the course that Alpine skiers will look to tame during the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Helmets are now a recommended piece of safety equipment and most wear them, with usage increasing from some 25% of people in 2003 to 90% of people in 2024. People must to realize they may reduce or prevent an injury in a slow-speed crash but have limitations, especially in a high-speed crash with another person or an object.
Meet mother-son skiing duo competing for Mexico in the 2026 Winter Olympics originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Mexico doesn’t have many competitors at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Just five athletes will represent the country in Milan. But two of them are making history.
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Cross-country skiing: Harder than it looks
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— As athletes from around the world compete at the Winter Olympics, one sport that doesn’t get as much attention is cross-country skiing, but right here in northeastern Pennsylvania,
Follow live coverage as the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan continue featuring alpine skiing, snowboarding, speed skating and more.
We asked readers what skiers and riders should and shouldn’t do on the mountain. What follows is their advice for behavior on the trails, chairlift, and even in the lodge. “Anyone who wears a speaker backpack forcing everyone to listen to their music should immediately be permanently banned.” — Jackie from Windham, N.H.