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For the first time in Olympic history, two Olympic cauldrons will be lit simultaneously — one in Milan and another in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Team GB freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has sparked controversy at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy after posting a graphic anti-ICE message written in snow using his urine, yet will face no punishment under Olympic rules.

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Lindsey Vonn is back at the Winter Olympics despite a recent serious injury

Figure skating has it all, but the athletes are only interested in medals... or a Spice Girls nod, in the case of Team GB’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson

Kenworthy, who is preparing to compete at the Winter Olympics, apparently urinated the words into the snow.

The rapper is an honorary United States coach and NBC special correspondent at the Winter Olympics

Team GB freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy posted a graphic message to social media joining the chorus protesting against ICE

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't associated with winter sports, Africa has been a constant and growing presence at the Games since 1960.