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Asbury students preparing to work at upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
34+ min ago (395+ words) WILMORE, Ky. (LEX 18) " The Olympic Games are a common topic at Asbury University. For students, it's more than just an event to watch from afar. "We began sending students to the Olympics in 1984, so we've actually been to 17 Olympics," said…...
Ski mountaineering is a new Winter Olympic sport. Here's how it works
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (58+ words) The newest Olympic sport goes by the name "skimo," which is short for ski mountaineering. The premise is simple " race up the slope and back down as fast as possible. U.S. Olympic qualifier Cameron Smith shows how it works. (AP video…...
Olympic torch ignites community spirit in Vicenza
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (502+ words) By Anna CiccottiJanuary 20, 2026 VICENZA, Italy " The golden glow of the Olympic flame illuminated the streets of Vicenza the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 20, as the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games relay marked a symbolic moment for both U.S. Army Garrison Italy and the local…...
Where to try Olympic sports for yourself
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (391+ words) Watching the Winter Olympics can have an odd side effect: From the high-performance environment of your living room couch, elite feats start to look deceptively doable, or at least worth a try." In Utah, that fantasy is easy to test,…...
‘Stumble’ To Air Special Episode After Feb. 20 Winter Olympics Coverage On NBC
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (252+ words) NBC is giving its cheerleading comedy Stumble some extra exposure, with a special telecast on Friday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 PM, immediately following that evening's coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. In an effort to add more momentum to the series,…...
Ski jumper Kobayashi aims for more medals at Milano-Cortina Olympics
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (125+ words) Kobayashi won the gold medal in the men's normal hill event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, becoming the third Japanese man to win individual Olympic ski jumping gold. If ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi is feeling pressure about defending his gold medal…...
Winter Olympic Competitions Fast Facts
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (782+ words) (CNN) " Here's some background information about the Winter Olympics, which are held every four years. The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to be held February 6-22, 2026, in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The 2022 Winter Olympics were held February 4-20, 2022, in Beijing, China. January 25, 1924-February 5, 1924 " The first…...
Flyers show strength at Olympic Weightlifting competition
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (161+ words) The Flyers had five individuals place in the top three of their respective weight classes at an Olympic Weightlifting competition held at Lakeville South High School on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Flyers had five individuals place in the top three of…...
'Cool Runnings' sequel? Jamaica bobsled teams make 2026 Winter Olympics
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (130+ words) It could be time for a sequel to "Cool Runnings," the movie inspired by the 1998 Winter Olympic debut of the Jamaican bobsled team.. The Jamaicans have become more than a feel-good Olympics story. They have qualified for three bobsled spots…...
Here is what the two Olympic cauldrons will look like for the Winter Games
7+ hour ago (267+ words) WASHINGTON " For the first time in history, two Olympic cauldrons will be lit simultaneously in separate locations for the 2026 Winter Games. " The designs for both cauldrons for the Olympic and Paralympic Games were revealed Tuesday." One cauldron will be placed…...