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2026 Winter Olympics

Get ready for amazing winter sports in Italy, where athletes will zoom, jump, and glide to become Olympic champions!

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Bryce Bennett (USA) - Bormio - Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill - 12

Bryce Bennett (USA) - Bormio - Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill - 12

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Stefan Babinsky (AUT) - Bormio - Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's team combined - 25
Alexis Monney (SUI) - Bormio - Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill - 05
Stefan Rogentin (SUI) - Bormio - Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's team combined 09
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River Radamus (USA) - Bormio - Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's team combined - 32
Bryce Bennett (USA) - Bormio - Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill - 06
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Jan Zabystran (CZE) - Bormio - Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's team combined - 03
Sam Maes (BEL) - Bormio - Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's giant slalom - 16
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Paco Rassat (FRA) - Bormio - Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's team combined - 25

Key Facts

Event Name
XXV Winter Olympic Games.
Host Cities
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
When It Happens
February 6 to 22, 2026.
New Sport
Ski mountaineering will be in the Olympics for the first time.

Meet the Speedy Stars of Milano Cortina!

Imagine a super-duper winter party happening in Italy! That's the 2026 Winter Olympics. It's a big sports event where athletes from all over the world come to show off their amazing skills on snow and ice.

Think of them as superheroes of winter, performing incredible feats like skiing down mountains super fast or doing amazing jumps on ice skates. This special event will be held in beautiful places in Italy called Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

How Did This Awesome Party Get Started?

Long, long ago, people started having these big sports games called the Olympics. They wanted to bring countries together to compete in a friendly way. For the winter games, they pick places with lots of snow and ice.

Italy is hosting this time, and it's special because two cities, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, are working together to make it happen. It's like two best friends planning the most epic party ever!

What's New and Exciting This Year?

Get ready for a brand-new sport called ski mountaineering! Imagine climbing up a snowy mountain with skis on your feet and then skiing back down. It's super challenging and exciting!

Also, this will be the first time the Olympics are officially shared by more than one city. Milan will host the ice sports, like figure skating and hockey, while Cortina and other nearby valleys will have the snow sports. It's like having two amazing party locations!

Why Are the Olympics So Cool?

The Winter Olympics are super important because they show us what humans can do when they try their very best. Athletes train for years and years to get ready. When they compete, they inspire everyone to be active and try new things.

It's also a time when people from different countries can come together, cheer for their teams, and celebrate sportsmanship. It makes the world feel a little bit smaller and a lot more connected.

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