Olympics News
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Laila Edwards' historic journey to Team USA, 2026 Olympics
Laila Edwards, a standout at Wisconsin, is ready for her Olympic debut as USA Hockey's first Black player.
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IOC open to earlier Winter Olympics due to warmer temperatures
Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of the effects of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee said.
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Minnesota Olympians head to Milan worried about home turmoil
The U.S. Olympic contingent in Italy counts 26 athletes who are native to Minnesota, and many of them are coming to the Winter Games with mixed feelings: excited about competing in the Olympics but anxious about the situation in their home state.
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Star moguls duo given Winter Olympics ceremony honour
Defending Olympic champion Jakara Anthony and fellow moguls medallist Matt Graham will lead the Australian team as the flag bearers at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
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Spanish figure skater granted permission to use Minions music at Winter Olympics
A Spanish figure skater is set to perform to music from the Minions movies at the Winter OIympics after resolving a copyright issue with Universal Studios.
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Africa at the Winter Olympics - South Africa sends five athletes to Milano Cortina
South Africa are set to be the best-represented African country at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics (Feb. 6-22), with five athletes expected to participate among a total 13 from the continent.
