Figure skater Alysa Liu, Olympic medal contender, drew attention for self-done oral piercing and hair streaks symbolizing years since 2023.

Maren Kirkeeide won Olympic gold in the women's 7.5km biathlon sprint on February 14, 2026, with a clean shoot and a time of 20:40.8.

Former U.S. ice dancer Jordan Cowan became the first camera operator to film figure skating on the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics, using a custom rig to capture emotional moments from a unique, ground-level perspective.

LA Mayor demands Olympics chair’s resignation over Epstein ties amid trust concerns.

A Russian-born architect in Milan silently carried Ukraine’s flag at the 2026 Winter Olympics, symbolizing solidarity amid war.

At the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, top athletes including Ilia Malinin, Lindsey Vonn, and Liu Jiayu were injured during events, highlighting the risks of elite winter sports.

Australian snowboarder Josie Baff won gold in women’s snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics, edging out Czech rider Eva Adamczykova by 0.04 seconds in a photo finish.

NBC’s Colin Jost called his 90 mph bobsled ride in Lake Placid the scariest moment of his life.

Connor Hellebuyck leads Team USA’s Olympic hockey charge with standout goaltending, helping secure a quarterfinal berth.

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.