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The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy arrives Friday, but the sports will already be underway. Here's what to know.
Some of the fastest athletes in the world are set to hit the ice in Italy, as speed skating is ready to jump back into the limelight during the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kick off in February 2026! Learn more about the opening ceremony festivities now.
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The United States figure skating team comes into the 2026 Winter Olympics with lofty expectations. Ilia Malinin is the gold-medal favorite in the men's event, while Madison Chock and Evan Bates are expected to win in the ice dance. Team USA also has a few medal hopefuls in the women's event, led by Alysa Liu.
University of Florida graduate Erin Jackson will represent the Gators in the 2026 Winter Olympics, vying for her second gold medal in speed skating.
Erin Jackson is one of six Black women competing on Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, alongside Kaysha Love,
Meet Tina and Milo, a pair of sibling stoats who together serve as the mascots for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics.