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That giant smokestacks at the Beijing Olympics’ big air venue, explained

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USA Today Sports Media Group

US skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle goes from broken neck to silver medal in a year

BEIJING — The two-inch scar winds along the base of Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s neck.

Los Angeles Times

Eileen Gu soars to Olympic gold as China embraces dual-culture star

Eileen Gu delivered the performance of these Winter Olympics, on and off the snow on day four

The Guardian - UK

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Casey Dawson overcomes 45 PCR tests, lost luggage and borrowed skates to become an Olympian at last

The 21-year-old from Utah endured a nightmare, sleep-deprived build-up to Beijing 2022

The Independent UK

Helene Elliott: Nathan Chen soars in short program at Winter Olympics

BEIJING — A shocking mistake by Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan cracked the door open for the end of his reign as two-time men's Olympic figure skating champion. Nathan Chen barged through that door, blowing past Hanyu on Tuesday with a brilliant, world-record performance that put him in the lead after…

Los Angeles Times

Eileen Gu sends her critics blunt message as Winter Olympics 'snow princess' wins gold

Eileen Gu won gold for China at the Beijing 2022 Games after switching allegiance from the US, and has brushed off criticism after being labelled a "traitor"

Daily Mirror

Breakfast of champions? Beijing Winter Olympics athlete posts picture of miserable food being served up

Life in the Chinese Covid isolation hotels is tough, say athletes

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Chinese Embassy defends use of Korean dress in Olympic ceremony

The Chinese Embassy in South Korea on Tuesday defended the use of a Korean traditional costume in last week's Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing, after South Korean politicians and activists criticised what they called "cultural appropriation".

Reuters

Australian Winter Olympics skier Katie Parker tests positive for COVID-19 on arrival in Beijing

Australian Olympic bosses said there was a chance Katie Parker would test positive on her arrival in Beijing — now she's in isolation waiting to hear if she will be allowed to compete.

ABC News

Chinese skater accused of deliberately tripping Canadian opponent in Winter Olympics chaos

Chinese athlete Fan Kexin has been accused of making Alyson Charles fall whilst taking part in the short-track speed skating event at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Daily Mirror

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics daily briefing: Gu wins big as Canada rock US

Freeski Big Air gold goes to US-born Chinese athlete as 4-2 victory means Canada win Group A

The Guardian - UK

Two-time champ Hanyu in 8th after short program

BEIJING -- Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's quest for gold at three consecutive Olympics suffered a huge setback Tuesday, as the Japanese superstar placed eighth in the short program of the men's singles at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shiffrin set for Olympic slalom after quick exit in 1st race

Mikaela Shiffrin is hoping to put her poor start to the Beijing Olympics behind her as she prepares for her second race

The Independent UK

History-making Mayer Retains Men's Olympic Super-G Title

Austria's Matthias Mayer went "all in" to successfully defend his Olympic super-G title on Tuesday in Beijing and make history as the first men's alpine skier to win gold medals in three consecutive Games. Mayer, who won his first super-G title in Pyeongchang in 2018 and also won downhill gold…

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Nathan Chen Is One Step Closer to Elusive Gold Medal

Four years after a disastrous performance cost him a chance at Olympic glory, the 22-year-old dominated in Beijing on Tuesday. To win, he must continue to fight off nerves—and a positive test.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hong Kongers Picnic to Avoid Covid-tracing App

When Hong Kong made a Covid check-in app mandatory at restaurants, friends Birdy and Bu -- wary of government tracking -- decided to avoid eateries entirely and go for picnics instead. The idea caught fire: their private social media picnic group has swelled from 50 in December to more than…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Olympic Winners Get Plush Panda then Medal

When most champions get off the slopes or the ice at the Beijing Olympics, they are handed Bing Dwen Dwen, the chubby panda mascot of the Games. Where are the medals? They usually come later at a special ceremony — a system introduced in 1988 at the Calgary Games. But…

The Independent UK

BEIJING SNAPSHOT: Olympic press can grab high-tech naps

With nowhere really to go, journalists inside the Beijing Olympics bubble are encouraged to sleep on the job

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Reuters

Beijing slams U.S. inclusion of Chinese entities in 'unverified list'

China's commerce ministry on Tuesday hit out at a U.S. decision to include some Chinese entities on a "unverified list", saying Washington should correct its "wrongdoings".

The Independent UK

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Axios

Olympics put China's press intimidation on full display

The press environment in China has deteriorated dramatically in the past two years.

Los Angeles Times

Frigid Beijing-area temperatures ramp up efforts by cold-tested Olympians to keep warm

BEIJING — The sun had set and a frigid night wind blew across the mountains as Brad Wilson attempted to explain himself. Puffs of condensation from his breath settled on his eyelashes, freezing instantly.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chen Scores World Record for Massive Lead over Shocked Hanyu

In a reversal of fortunes from the last Olympic Games, American Nathan Chen scored a world record in the figure skating short program in Beijing on Tuesday, giving him a massive lead over a shocked Yuzuru Hanyu in their quest for the gold medal. At the Pyeongchang Games in 2018,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Peng Shuai Makes Games Appearance as Gu Wins Big Air Gold

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai was on hand on Tuesday to watch China's Eileen Gu as she won gold in the Big Air competition in Beijing to put the host nation at the top of the medals table. Peng, who could be seen in the stands wearing a black knit…

The Independent UK

Kirsty Muir’s dream comes true at Winter Olympics after eclipsing idol in ‘insane’ Big Air

The 17-year-old edged the acclaimed Swiss star Sarah Hoefflin to take fifth as China’s Eileen Gu claimed gold in a thrilling Women’s Freeski Big Air Final

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