Ski mountaineering, or skimo, made its Olympic debut with uphill sprints, stairs and ski descents, featuring Americans Anna Gibson and Cameron Smith.

The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing with .22-caliber rifles, developed out of Scandinavian military training exercises, so it’s not surprising that many of the ...

Ski mountaineering tests strength and endurance as athletes race uphill on skis and on foot before going back down.

VO2 max is an important measure of aerobic conditioning, whether you’re an Olympian or just a person hoping to stay healthy ...

One of the best halfpipe freeskiers in the world, Hess, 27, throws 1620s, double cork 1260s, triple corks and a wild array of ...

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Team USA's Lindsey Vonn completed another sensational training run at the Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, impressing spectators ahead of the downhill skiing competition. Adding to the ...

The Olympics are a fascinating blend of tradition and innovation. Some sports have been around for centuries while others merely pass in the wind — I'm looking at you, break dancing. In Milan, the new ...

MILAN — Ready to see some jaw-dropping tricks? Freestyle skiing showcases acrobatics and speed in a number of different events, ranging from aerials, a combination of ski jumping and gymnastics, to ...

Alpine skiing has returned for the 2026 Winter Olympics, as Mikaela Shiffrin seeks redemption while Switzerland looks to dominate again. Shiffrin left the 2022 Olympics empty-handed, failing to reach ...

WASHINGTON — With the 2026 Winter Olympics here, big air events are once again set to be some of the most jaw dropping competitions to watch. Big air snowboarding and big air freestyle skiing each ...