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Bangers and smash: Von Allmen wins first gold of Winter Olympics to fulfil butcher’s dream

Switzerland’s Franjo von Allmen produced a stunning run on Stelvio to win the men’s downhill as teammate and race favourite Marco Odermatt missed the podium

The Guardian - UK

‘It made me cry’: your favourite moments from past Winter Olympics

From Torvill and Dean scoring a perfect 6.0 to radical new boarding and skiing styles, readers recall euphoric moments from past Games

The Guardian - UK

Olympics opening ceremony in Milan was lacking snow, but tiny winter wonderland was on its sidelines

The Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday dazzled with highlights like a Leonardo da Vinci-inspired cauldron and Mariah Carey singing in Italian

The Independent UK

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Winter Olympics 2026: speed skating gold for Italy, Cas upholds ban on GB skeleton helmets and more – as it happened

Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida won Italy’s first gold medal to get the party started at their home Games on day one

The Guardian - UK

UAE makes historic Winter Olympics debut at Milan-Cortina 2026

The United Arab Emirates made history at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, marking its first-ever senior team debut. Alpine skiers Alexander Astridge and Piera Hudson proudly carried the UAE flag, showcasing the nation's growing commitment to winter sports. This milestone underscores a strategic, long-term vision for developing a sustainable…

The Times of India

Winter Olympics opens in style with unprecedented double cauldron lighting

Attending United States vice-president JD Vance was booed.

The Independent UK

Olympic athletes are already protesting against Trump and ICE

While the Olympic Charter prohibits political demonstrations, Olympians are using social media to express concerns.

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Winter Olympics Team GB skier uses urine to write an anti-ICE message on snow

Team GB freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has sparked controversy at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy after posting a graphic anti-ICE message written in snow using his urine, yet will face no punishment under Olympic rules.

The Times of India

Skiing's regulatory body rejects 'wild rumor' ski jumpers are enhancing anatomy to gain distance

The regulatory body for skiing has dismissed as “wild rumor” reports that ski jumpers are enhancing their groin area to gain distance in Winter Olympics contests

The Independent UK

Olympic ski jumpers are rumored to have injected hyaluronic acid into their penises. What are the health risks?

As rumors swirl amid ‘Penisgate,’ the International Ski and Snowboard Federation says there’s no evidence to back up claims

The Independent UK

British skier Gus Kenworthy to avoid censure over graphic anti-ICE message

Kenworthy, who is preparing to compete at the Winter Olympics, apparently urinated the words into the snow.

The Independent UK

African athletes have blazed a trail at Winter Olympics for over 60 years

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't associated with winter sports, Africa has been a constant and growing presence at the Games since 1960.

Radio France Internationale

House of ice on a warming planet: Italy’s turn for the Olympics winter mirage

There will be twists, flips and turns to savour in a Games whose financial and environmental costs nonetheless continue to spiral out of control

The Guardian - UK

Lindsey Vonn, skiing with ruptured ACL, takes crucial step in downhill medal bid

A week after her ACL injury, Vonn clocked a successful practice session and is still on track to compete in Sunday’s medal race

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The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics Team GB skier targets ICE with graphic message written in snow

Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy has launched a blistering attack on US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers including a message written in the snow

Evening Standard

Winter Olympics 'penis-gate': Bizarre doping row gets tongues wagging as Milan-Cortina event opens

Are ski jumpers going to extreme lengths to bag gold?

The Independent UK

Dominik Paris carries Italian downhill hopes but Marco Odermatt starts favourite

Rapidly emerging Italian Giovanni Franzoni is another to look out for on Saturday.

RideApart

Ducati On Skis Is Peak Motorcycle Brain Rot In A Good Way

The Ducati x Kappa collaboration proves riders will rep their favorite brand anywhere, even when they're miles away from their motorcycle.

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Marie Claire

5 Ski Trends Everyone Will Be Wearing On and Off the Slopes in 2026

The Olympic Winter Games start today and have us in full ski mode

The Independent UK

Robert Redford's character in 1969 film 'Downhill Racer' still resonates with American ski racers

David Chappellet, a fictional downhill racer played by Robert Redford in the 1969 film "Downhill Racer," continues to inspire skiers

The Independent UK

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture is scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics briefing: one final global showcase for Milan’s storied San Siro

What to look out for as the action continues and the historic home of Milan and Inter hosts Friday’s opening ceremony

The Guardian - AU

Dozens dead after record snow in Japan – and officials warn warmer weather will be treacherous

Dozens of people have died, including two Australians, as record-breaking snowfall blankets the north

Tom’s Guide

I just got back from an epic snowboard trip — 5 winter apparel staples I swear by

I’ve been snowboarding for 20+ years, and these are the five winter apparel staples I swear by.

Tom’s Guide

There's a sneaky way to watch Winter Olympics 2026 *FREE* in the USA

How to watch free Winter Olympics coverage in the USA, and catch Lindsey Vonn, Jordan Stolz, Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Mikaela Shiffrin at Milano Cortina.

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