Norway's Atle Lie McGrath missed gold in men's slalom at the 2026 Winter Olympics, finishing off the podium and visibly emotional after the race.

Jadin O’Brien, overcoming health struggles and limited experience, earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic bobsled team for the 2026 Winter Games.

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift celebrated U.S. Olympic gold medalists on social media in February 2026.

Canada’s men’s curling team lost 9-5 to Switzerland in their first Olympic round-robin match on February 14, ending their undefeated start.

Huw Nightingale and Charlotte Bankes won Great Britain’s first Olympic snow sports gold in mixed team snowboard cross at Milano Cortina 2026.

France won gold in men's biathlon relay at 2026 Winter Games, overcoming a poor start to beat Norway by 9.8 seconds.

Pau Gasol elected chair of IOC Athletes' Commission in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026, succeeding previous leader and serving until 2028.

Two fans waved a Greenland flag at a U.S.-Denmark hockey game, citing solidarity amid U.S. interest in the territory, prompting staff to intervene.

Australian skier Matt Graham won bronze in men’s dual moguls at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, overcoming injury and a fifth-place finish to claim his second medal.

Ukrainian Olympian disqualified for helmet honoring war victims; IOC upholds ban under neutrality rule.