Winter Olympics

sports-skating

Being named to the U.S. Olympic skating team is the result of years of training, strict qualification criteria, and performance at specific national and international events. Te...

sports-events

The specific start time for each Winter Olympics opening ceremony is set by the organizers and broadcast partners close to the event. For most recent and upcoming Games, ceremon...

sports-symbols

Winter Olympic flags represent teams, cultures, and tradition at the Games, combining sport, design, and protocol. This guide explains how each delegation is identified, how fla...

sports-statistics

Beijing 2022 produced a definitive Winter Olympic medal count, with Norway, Germany, and the United States topping the gold and overall tables. This profile explains how those t...

sports-analysis

Olympic ski controversy typically arises from judging discrepancies, eligibility decisions, equipment legality questions, or nationality and selection disputes. In high-stakes e...

sports-events

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled for 6–22 February 2026 . The Paralympic Winter Games will follow from 6–15 March 2026 . These dates are confirmed by th...

sports-safety

Deaths during the Winter Olympics are rare but highly consequential events that attract intense public attention. This evergreen explainer examines how often athletes and others...

sports-olympics

The figure skating events at the 2026 Winter Olympics, scheduled for February in Milan Cortina, will crown champions in five disciplines: men’s singles, women’s singles, pai...

sports-gear-apparel

This article explains how the United States selects, designs, and wears its official uniforms for the Winter Olympic Games. It covers the organizations that manage team attire,...

sports-olympics

A gold medal is awarded to the winner of each individual event or the winning team in team events at the Winter Olympic Games. Each sport defines its own medal events, and medal...