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Chloe Kim takes silver in women's halfpipe, falling short in bid for three straight goldsExternal Link
Chloe Kim could become the first snowboarder to claim three straight gold medals when she competes Friday at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:44:24 GMT
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The Olympic item as rare as a medal itselfExternal Link
Tina and Milo, the mascots from the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, have been impossible to purchase in Italy.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:52:27 GMT
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Ukrainian star disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet honoring war deadExternal Link
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — A Ukrainian athlete who was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday over his insistence on wearing a helmet honoring people killed in his country's war with Russia said he refused to back down because there are things that are "more important than medals.”Follow along for live updatesThe International Olympic Committee said in a statement early Thursday that skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian flag bearer, was "not allowed to participate
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:38:50 GMT
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Breezy Johnson gets engaged at Winter Olympics after boyfriend proposes at finish lineExternal Link
Four days after Breezy Johnson’s Winter Olympics began with skiing’s downhill gold medal, the American star added a new piece of jewelry.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:11:35 GMT
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates respond to judging controversy following silver medalExternal Link
Madison Chock and Evan Bates put up their best individual performance in the Olympics on Wednesday, coming away with a silver medal in figure skating’s ice dance competition.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:48:57 GMT
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