Ski jumping kicks off at Milan Cortina 2026 with the women's individual normal hill competition. Slovenian Nika Prevc is the heavy favorite to win gold, though Japan could bring the heat.

A cheating scandal that rocked the Nordic World Ski Championships in 2025 has prompted the International Ski Federation (FIS) to implement a new rule at the Milan Cortina Winter Games: a more thorough inspection of the ski jumping uniforms, especially in the crotch areas.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

Women’s skeleton made its Olympic debut at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, where Tristan Gale and Lea Ann Parsley took gold and silver, respectively, representing the United States. Since then Team USA has managed just one more medal in women’s skeleton, a silver from Noelle Pikus-Pace at the 2014 Sochi Games.

The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off on Friday from Italy with the Opening Ceremonies taking place at the San Siro Olympic Stadium in Milan. It's an early afternoon affair for those watching back in the United States with the "Harmony"-themed ceremony starting at 2:00 p.

As the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina swing into full gear Friday with the opening ceremony, it’s a great time to revisit the impact of athletes from the

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